From Tamsin
Hi lovelies - cant believe you r coming home soon - seems like ages ago that we went our seperate ways. It has been nice reading your memories of our thailand - malaysia adventure. Keep in touch. Fou sends her love xxx
Response: hey lovely! well we are home now. such good memories of our trip! definately should catch up when things have settled down a bit! very crazy at the mo! but home is so nice! so cool to be bk! take care hun. love ya gem
From claire
hi ya
i'm just clicked i'm off on hol on the 8th so i'm probably gonna miss u getting bak :( but dont worry i'm only goin for a week so i shall come knocking on ur door as soon as i am bak!!! enjoy SA whilst ur there c u soon.
Response: ok cool. it will be so good to see you again my lovely. its been too long. maybe we can go punting or something?
lots of love Hannahxxx
From Sarah F
Hello!
Wow, only a couple of weeks and you'll be home again. Time has flown by! I've been keeping up to date with ur journal. Everything you've done + seen sounds amazing. I can't wait to hear about it all from u + c ur photos. Life here is the same as always-our little heat wave has just ended! Enjoy ur last few weeks-see u soon! xx
Response: hey lovely! so jealous you had a heat wave! sounding so gd at the moment. gets so cold here at night! yeah really looking forward to coming home now and seeing everyone! love ya loads gem and hanni
From Sio
Hello,i've been lazy for the last few days and not checked the site, sorry. new york was fabulous. wonderful place to go,glad to be home tho.i saw madagascar when i was there,its an awesome film.i thought the ending was a bit strange tho, obv left room for a sequel.but it was great watching it in new york too,we went to the zoo after watching it. There was only one kid in the whole cinema,the rest were adults. excellent. hope south africa is lovely. see you in a few weeks xx
Response: wow glad you had a great time in new york yeah that film is fab! loved it. i think me an han were the only adults with out kids but no worries, doesn't bother me. yeah so excited about going home! can't wait not long now!
see you very soon
lots of love gem
From claire
hello
blimey more kayaking! ur being v adventerous (ok so jeting around the world in the 1st place was quite adventerous) its so hot bak here at the mo well in cambridge it is everywhere else seems to b suffering thunderstorms. had a weekend of bbq's just to make the most of the weather. SA is the nxt place i wanna head after oz u r making me so jealous u'd betta be prepared to share all the stories wen u get bak i'm 1st in line! enjoy ur last weeks (sure u will)!! c u soon.
Response: hey hun yeah i heard about the thunderstorms on the world weather. its wimbeldon i say! its bound to have bad weather! wow bbq sound cool. looking forward to the heat gets cold here in sa at night. brrr anyways thanks for emailing. will definately tell you all when we get bk! love ya loads girly
gem xxx
From Ellie
Hey guys!!
Long time no speak. Turns out i didn't have tonsilitus, it was bloody glandular fever and viral meningitas!! Missed 2 of my exams as was in Addenbrooks. Back at uni now tho.I'm so glad Hannah's being sensible on the old scooters, you can never b too careful!Gemma my lovely, i'm suspecting that the kangeroos prob got scared seeing you zooming towards them on scooters!Lol, i certainly wouldn't jump out to see you. Glad you've seen some at last though! It's so strange thinking of you being so far away. I'm missing you both lots. So glad you're having fun. Loads and loads of love, Ellie xxx
Response: so glad your ok! so worried about you the last couple of days. dunno why some weird instinct i guess. aww but so glad ur fine. phew scary news. have fun with the lumbur puntcures and all that. yeah the scooterooing was fun. kangeroos don't come ok till the eve cause its cooler ( dum comment) so thats why u don't see them. pretty neat animals! but yeah i wouldn't come anywhere near me either!! really beginni to miss you and every one at home! have so much to tell u when i get bk! ;-P anyways i'll love ya and leave you. take it easy babes! praying for you. big snuggles gem xxxx
From Juliet, Marcus and T
Hi Gemma and Hanna!
Jo has just given me this wonderful website address. So nice to read about all of your adventures and to know that you are both well. We have just got back from Greece (which seemed a long way with a 2 year old but it seems very short distance in comparison to your great adventure). Hope you seen you when you return. Take good care of yourselves. Love Juliet, Marcus and Toby
Response: heya! wow greece sounds amazing!!!! very brave of you with toby in tow! the world seems a very small place now with all the people we keep bumping into its nuts! anyways really nice hearing from you! see you when we get bk, much love gem n hanni
From Siona
hello my lovelies. Tis moi again. australia sounds good. whats the weather like there? I'm in New York at the moment with my wonderful wonderful darling bf(tim he says i need to put his name in case you've forgotten how wonderful he is), and its really really REALLY hot, like 30 degrees aaaaaaaaaargh.i hope you're feeling better now,being ill when you're not at home sucks. How is rach doing... haven't seen her for aaaages? anyway glad you're all good, its so interesting reading all you're doing. even more impressive is that im still checking every day, even though im in a completely different country. oh yes im reaaaaally dedicated. love you lots sio xxxx
Response: hello! majorly impressed/worried about the checking! feel very honered though! wow ny sounds hot! it is around 26 ish i think! very nice! rach is good! oh by the way yeah we do remember tim! picked a gd un there! neways have fun in new york! love ya loads gem
From Claire
Hey u 2!
i'm glad to hear ur both feeling better, it cant be enjoyable sight seeing when u feel rough. kangeroos r wkd animals it would b cool to see them in the wild. hav scooters ever been a good idea? bless han i dont think i would feel safe! i love my car to much. its funny u met rach i'd be gobsmaked if i went all that way n saw sum1 i knew. neway just thought i'd say hi n everythings fine back here with me neway. enjoy the rest of ur travels chat soon.
Response: yes it was interesting but hey now i've ridden on the back of a motorcycle. Thats one experience i never have to repeat again. scooters are just glorified zimmer frames on weels i think. stupid mode of transport! I'm still gobsmacked about rach. wierd eh?
lots of love Han xxx
From Jane
Hiya
Hope your both feeling ok now and enjoying more of Oz. It sounds amazing. Thanks for the card. It will be good to catch up properly when you get back. Jane
From Siona
hello my dears. Its me again. Its good to see you're having such a fabulous time. I've been checkin your site every day to see what you've been up to. It all sounds so lovely. My holiday is only 13 days away now, wooo! How excited am I?!
anyway glad you're having a good time. Sio xx
Response: wow. thats quite dedicated!!!!!! holiday sweet! I'm really enjoying mine. Its rather and extended one though. Where are you going? Take care babes lots of love and hugs Han xxx
From Hal
Hey you two,
I wish so much that i could be there with you, life here is pretty crap for me at the moment. The only good thing is that i finnaly passed my driving test and have my own little red corsa! (third time lucky) Im glad you two are having a great time, i have another friend traveling the world too but i think he is going for 3 years or more so i think he will be spending abit more time in each place. Hope you continue having a great time!
Lots of love to you both
Hal
Response: hey hal! sorry to here things aren't great! send me an email and tell me about it if you want to. whey congrats on passing! still haven't passed mine! oooh new car wkd! having fun learning to surf wkd time. love ya gem
From brother andrew
hello again
just thought i'd update you on my exams situation. i had maths on monday and theres not much that needs to be said there, i think you can guess how it went. i had german reading and writing and listening and writing today, the reading went ok but the listening was a bit dodgy ( didn't finish the paper) oh well, have fun whilst your in oz hope to speak to you soon.
love brother andrew (mmmmmmmmmmmm)
not sure if youll get the (mmm) bit. sorry if you don't
Response: hello brother andrew mmmmmmmmm this is a very sad serious and solum occasion! well for you and your exams anyways! only jkn! in sydney now! had 2 hrs sleep in the last 2 days wohooo gonna crash in a minute so tired! how was cricket by the way. cheeky monkey it would have been nice to talk to you! yeah maths mmmmmmmmm eugh! nasty subject. hope all the other revision is going ok! thinking about you at the mo! the end is almost in sight! anyways email me soon about life etc! love ya loads gem xxx
From Grandma Dena
Kia Ora,
Thankyou for your card and letter. I envy you your fantastic trip though realise that it might be a bit hectic for an old'un! Its amazing what you are doing. What memories you will have! Do get that stinky stuff off you before you get home, though. Fwaaa ... !!! My canal trip was pretty exciting for me in Wales. Just got back. Love you lots. God Bless. Grandma Dena.
Response: wow! i would so love to go on a canal boat!!!! it sounds like you had a fab time! nah your never to old to go travelling we met a guy on our trip to queenstown who was around 70 and went bungy jumping! brilliant to watch him! yeah rotora mud is all off now! you'll be glad to know! your welcome for the cards etc! hope the weather is better for you at home its rained for the last couple of days! lots of love n hugs gem xxxx
From Claire
Hey Girlies
Its great to hear ur still having such an amazing time! a 17km bout of kayaking!! we cant really complain about grafham water now can we! although i should think the weather n general water conditions were abit easier than GSCE PE, and the views more enjoyable. Its blue sky n white clouds back here at the mo but rain predicted for pretty much eternity after this so ur not missin the 'summer'. i've been well and turely biten by the travelling bug after reading about ur adventures just wondering how u managed to arrange it all? i think i best start saving so wen u get back with all ur amazing stories and pics i can afford to go myself! Love to u both x
Response: STA travel! they will do it all (apart from paying for it). yeah kayaking was sweet! much warmer than grafham! ooh the good old days! at least its abit warmer in the uk! off to the warmth of oz on thursday morning! a guy we met on the kiwi bus is gonna take us crab racing in sydney! its a must apparently! mad welshy. yeah if u need any help with organising stuff then just email! be happy to help! can't believe its been 2 months crazy! love ya loads gem
From Ellie
Hi guys,
New Zealand...wow!! Can't really claim to have done anything nearly as exciting...EVER! Have had two exams in the last two days. Have had special arrangements made so that i can sit them in college as am not very well. Either got tonsilitus or glandular fever. Not at my best. It's 2am here. Can't sleep so thought i'd see what you guys r up to...SOOO envious! I honestly can't wait to hear all your stories and see your pics. I love learning about new cultures...Moaris sound fascinating!! Might look them up on google now. Not going to sleep. Anyway my lovelies...take care of yourselves, i would say watch out for wild animals although lamp posts appear to be far more threatening (Don't know what i'd do without you Gem!). Love you lots. Ellie aka Golf ball glands xxx
Response: awwww honey! well i hope your 'golf ball' glands clear up soon! hope that your exams are going ok and are almost over! yeah really loveing it here so sad were leaving in a few days. off to christchurch tomorrow at 7 .30 am just got bk from a night out in queenie! so cool. they do cocktail tea pots for $15 bargin! so funny. anyways have to go and pack if i get 4 hrs sleep it will be a miricle! much love gem. p.s praying for you to get better soon! love ya xxxx
From Ali
wooooo springboks!!!!!
(response to ur response to andy's mssg if ur confused!!!!)
:-P
Response: I no- there shirts are just the coolest!- Green - the best colour in the world.
From ur little brother
hey gem and han and anyone else who might happen to be reading this message. just got your email (from gem). good to hear your having a good time. 2 pints for £1 hey, not bad. not sure if your in oz yet but i dont think i would turn down a rugby shirt. anywho i need to do some work now so hopefully i 'll talk to you soon.
love andrew
Response: hello to my not so little bro! ok still in nz! will get u an ozzie one or all blacks u choose or springbok for that matter. hope the revision is going well! gd luck with it
From Steve
Hi there
Glad to hear NZ is sssssoooooo good! You'd never get me on a horse though! Sam and Amy would love the wall to wall Mattresses - maybe at the expense of the others...I guess not everyone likes 2 and 5 year olds using you as a bouncy castle! Continue to have loads of fun. Steve
From Rebs
hiya! I sounds like some much fun, you are making me jealous being stuck here in preston! cant wait to see you photos - bet they r really gd!
xxx
From Dad
Thursday 28 April 2005 - Aukland. How much caffeine have you had. Random is not the word!!!!!!!!
Seriously glad its all going well, have a great tour thru NZ. All missing you back here but very amused by your antics in the Antipodes! Love you lots and lots and lots. Dad XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Response: hey dad! yeah caffine does the trick for randomness better than alcohol i think! loads of lovely walks around here! fantastic scenery! and english weather!!!!! bit cold but its a nice change from the heat! missing you all to say hi to everyone! lots of love n snuggles all round gem and hanni xxx
From Claire
Hey Ladies
it sounds so amazing all these sights, cultures, and experiences ur enjoying. its been pretty miserable weather wise here this week so i'm really glad its been so wonderful where u r (ok i'm just jealous) u've gone half way across the world to shop! sound good! well done for findin jeans that fit it is a mission! neways best let u get on enjoy urselfs!
Response: shopping is a necessity not a lifestyle! yeah wonderful here you should try and come over to nz if the plans for oz are still on! weather is the same as home here (its autumn now) very cold but the views make up for it! yeah very impressed with the jean shopping and my new trainers no blister wohoo!
love ya girly xxxx
From Ali
Have you met up with Sarah yet? Is she still there in NZ? (I get confused easily!!). Hope you've both slept well!!!
xxxx
Response: no she's still in south island will hopefully meet with her in the next 2 weeks! hope your ok? hows uni going? yeah sleep is so good! han had 15 hrs not bad! not bad at all!
From josie
Ha Har.... I've got the computer for a little while.....Hi there Gem and Han,.... Have been keeping up to date with all your news and travels and experiences, great reading about the amazing things you've both seen and done......Auckland here you both come.......with a quick bounce through Sidney at 5am tomorrow morning..shall be thinking of you both at 8pm take off time...All is fine here...love you lots.
josie
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Response: heya! arrived in auckland lovely city! just very jet lagged again can't do changing time zones at all! glad to here everything is ok! lots of love gem xxx
From Lisa
Just wanted to say hi!
Love, Lisa
Response: Hello my lovely!