Vicky Sorry i couldnt chat the other morning Tom, was on the way to work. Are you missing us all yet? You sound like your having an amazing time and your pictures are awesome, could do with seeing somemore on here though and another blog, what have you been doing for the past month? Great to hear from you, were all missing you back home. Carry on having fun!! Have a really Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!! Take Care and Speak Soon Vicky :o)

Darren Spencer Hi Tom Hope you are ok. I brought some Quality Street chocolates in to work today (15/12/11) and let everyone know they were from you :-) Everyone says "thanks" and "yummy, yummy" and wishes you well. We all wish you a very "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy and Healthy New Year" over on the other side of the world. Haven't seen any news on the blog for a while?, let us know what you have been up to in Oz! Take care Tom, all the very best! From Darren and the rest of your Cromwell Pals :-)

Darren Spencer Hi again Tom, great to speak with you today on the phone (17th Nov), 11 weeks since you left, hard to believe!! Glad you are fully recovered too. Very quite here, so a bit awkward to talk!!, but everyone is glad to know how you are and sends their very best wishes to you. And now you're in Oz at long last!! Keep posting on the blog, we are following your journey and love reading what you have been up to. Take care Tom, Das :-)

Darren Spencer What I can say Tom but WOW! You have seen and done more things in a few short months than most people will do in a lifetime, what an adventure!!. Sorry to hear about the sun stroke, but glad to hear you are over it and well again. Keep that hat on and slap on the sunscreen, we don't want to see you in hospital again anytime soon! Take great care Tom, all the best, Das.

Martyn I went to KL and Cameron Highlands earlier this year and loved it. The tea plantations are quite amazing, and it's quite a trip to get there from the city.sounds like you're having an incredible trip. Enjoy Aus. Monk

Aubrey Thanks for the update Tom

Darren Spencer Hi Tom, so glad to here you are having so many fantastic life experiences, WOW! You must have so many photos too. I am checking out your blog from time to time and keeping Colin, Stacy, Lynda and Dave informed of your adventures. Take care Tom All the very best Das P.S. I have spent the money you gave me and will do as you asked in December! ;-)

Alan Kyle Thanks for the update Tom, sounds like your having a great time! ALan

Darren Spencer Hi Tom, sounds like your having the time of your life, great photos too, keep em coming, great to see your adventures as they unfold. Take good care of yourself Tom. (We all keep thinking that you are just on holiday and we will see you back next week!!) All the best, Darren :-)

Kevin Rudkin Sounds amazing mate, glad your enjoying yourself! :-) Smoke and a pancake!

lee and rosie sounds like your having an amazing time already. £5 a day sounds good, lee and giles went to starbucks for a coffee and the total cost was £9. keep enjoying it and we are all praying for you and ever mindful of our brothers and sisters in christ.

Martyn (Monk from FT) Great post, good to see your trip is off to a good start!

Tim Forrester Hi Tom, I went backpacking in Western Canada in 2005 and when I left the UK I had the same feelings as you about missing my family and what I'd be leaving behind, but I soon got over that and you will too. Just have fun, don't worry about keeping to your schedule, and if you go to Canada try to see the Rockies and Vancouver Island.

Savino Guerra (Sav) Hi Tom I work at Cromwells Bedford branch and noticed your good bye email, good luck with your trip, it is a brave thing to do but what an experience. I have allways believed life is full of experiences that should be inbraced. Good luck and enjoy, I shall follow your trip with envy.

Katie Hey Tom, privileged to be the first to comment and glad I made it into the first of many posts :)!! Not long now till the fun begins!!! Eeek excited is not the word!!! xx