Love the photo in Giza - proper tourist Egypt, and the boys taking it all in their stride. Glad that Lance is managing to blog too - it's interesting to hear different versions - or rather different interpretations of/reactions to the same experiences. I'm loving living thru it vicariously from the comfort of my own chair!!! Keep on trucking.....! kisses & hugs C

Hi All. We had a fab time with you in Cairo - and how busy were we ... our highlights were climbing the minaret at dusk, the bazaar, the pyramids and the Egyptian musuem - that's all of it I think!! Looking forward to hearing your tales of the journey ahead. Lots of love S, C & J xxx

Can't believe you've gone!! We'll miss you. Have a fantastic time..savour every moment and keep safe.
Loads of Love and Hugs
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Sorry we weren't here to wish you bon voyage, but we hope you have a fantastic time and we'll be following your progress on the map of the world in the Uplands kitchen! And we'll look after your mum (and dad), Clare.

Wow, you are off! We wish you luck on your first leg and will keenly check your progress. Julian must have wanted to come as he started crawling last weekend and is very excited. Lots of love to you all J S A J Batten

Hi, 8.25pm GMT. Assuming the first leg has gone to plan you should almost be in warm Egypt by now! How exciting! And then when the sun rises tomorrow you will be certain you are really there. Mo is talking to Judith, so I thought I would talk to you. We hear your birthday went well Tom, and now you're off on this adventure you'll feel definitely grown up - shall we know you when you come back having been to all these places the rest of us back here have never been to - and in our cases never will! Have a wonderful time all of you. Lots of Love. M&C

to all the f's,
have a fantastic trip,see you in september
we're not jealous...(not)

from the oscrofts

Hello Clare with family

Wish we were young and been able to join you. Well, we have had our time :-) Looking forward to follow you on this blog.

"good hunting" - love from Nils and Lis

As you say, this is where dream becomes reality - warts & all I guess!!! I have put this web link firmly into my favourites for easy access! You know how much we'll be thinking of you, and wishing the absolute trip of your lifetimes. Love you lots.x C

Hey Guys....can't believe you're off.. we'll miss you !!!! we hope and pray that your trip will be exciting beyond your dreams, and that you stay safe and healthy. All our love and every blessing Sharon, Tim, Joe, Sam and Faye
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