Alex h well it's been a pleasure reading these blogs guys and keeping me happily amused, i hope you guys have a safe trip home and i hope to catch you on the otherside*get it chris? x

Alicia WOW ... can't wait to hear more when you get back - but for now - just WOW!!

Mrs Katie So bored were Mr J and I with re-reading blog post No 18 for the umpteenth time, that 19 was pounced upon. All sounds supercalifetc; still 11 days to stuff the memory-chest to bursting.....

Iain You rode on an elephant?!! Howdah get on? (Sorry) Dad X

Iain What a great book! Sorry blog! You certainly have both been very lucky throughout all your travels to meet some really good people, but I am a great believer that like attracts like, so maybe it's less about luck and more about attitude!! Enjoy your last week or so, I'm off now to put a volcano out so you won't be delayed coming home. Stocking up with sausages and shepherds pie as I speak!! Stay safe Dad XX

Chris & John Hiya Following the blog with interest and envy. Not long to go now. Make the most of your Indian adventures xx

Iain Oh, Tom, I forgot, try to sort out the IPL whilst you are there, it's a right mess!! They couldn't organise a drinking session in a beer making establishment!! Dad X

Iain Hi Guys, great last blog from Oz, you have met so many nice people on your travels! Looked at the swing thingy on the interweb, and I would love a go! Trying to fix something similar in the garden, but don't think it will be so good!! So now I assume you are in India, very exciting, and, very different! All I'l say, is check the ropes on any swingy thing very carefully!! See you soon, Dad X

Mrs Katie Mr J and I commiserate (a bit late) re 'a bit ill' but hope you're in fine fettle for the rigours of the sub-continent. If you had to be off colour, Tom, better in Brissie than Nimbin (familiar territory to me but as Sleepy Hollow before the hips moved in)where it's normal to be not quite with it. Looking forward to reports from the Bombay Bugle .....

Iain Hi Guys, great blog! You've really done so much! Your trip to the drug induced hippie in the jungle reminded me of a pretty good Thursday night at The Bell, except we would have had peanuts not macademian nuts! Hope being ill hasn't spoilt anything for you and you are fully recovered. You're probably being spoilt rotten, be careful not to be seen as a whinging pom! Cold and miserable here, can't believe the first LBVCC match is less than a fortnight away. Stay safe, Dad XX

Chris & John Hi, Looks like you are having a great time. See you are making friends with all ages bit don't forget the over 50's ! John & Chris

Woody Hi fellas, sounds like you're close to paradise? Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we were at the LBVCC yesterday, preparing the way for Toms triumphant return ! Does Chris do cricket at all? Stay safe!Woody.

ALICIA HOLMES Hi. Really great to read the blogs - was only saying to your Dad on Friday (that is Tom's Dad) that I was needing another fix of escapism - and you updated!! Sounds truly brilliant and very exciting - keep writing - it takes me out of Bardfield and away from water softeners for a brief but welcome moment. Alicia

Iain Hi Guys, I know you want to leave your mark on the places you visit, however I am assuming that the recent cyclone that hit Fiji leaving 5000 people homeless, floods and structual damage, was named CYCLONE THOMAS, was a coincidence!! Cookie a 100% record! Hurrah!! Dad X

Alex h hey guys! well it sounds like your having a awesome time, i'm so jealous! anyways your blogs have been a welcome distraction from my work haha, i hope chris enjoyed the MCG as much as tom, and i think you have a real talent at writing neighbours episodes chris :) unlucky about the pool guys, better luck next time, anyways enjoy the rest of your journey x