Krystal Hey Amanda well I got home tonight and thought I would look this Blog thing up and im so glad i did. It all sounds so amazing good on you for going and doing this what a great experience. Lots of detail too. Its such a good idea. I couldn'n help but look up the deadliest road in the world, i would of been a bit apprehensive about going on there I think. It was cool how you met that lady on the street and she invited you into her home. A unique experience for you. Well 3 of my really good friends have left for there travels this week. They are going to LA, San Fran, Vegas then Mexico for a month and maybe Guatemala I think then to New York and bank to LA to fly to England where they have 2 year working Visas and are going to work and travel around UK & Europe. I am so jealous hopefully i will be able to save enough to go see them. Are you on Facebook?? I have tried looking for you but I couldnt seem to have any luck. How is the flatting going. I hope you are doing well. Carla and Adam are here at the moment so have seen them a couple of times. I think they are having a BBQ at Myshells next weekend. Anyway it sound like you had the trip of a life time. Catch ya later Krystal xox

Kay and John Hi Amanda, One week to go before you arrive home. Of course Mum and Dad will be counting down the days. You will have soooooo much to tell them, you will be talking for days.Then the excitement of moving into the flat. Oh, to be young again.................Love K and J

Beatties Hi Amanda Yes summer has arrived. Today Beattie had me on apprentice fencing. Yep you got it. Get this, hand me that, pass me this. All while he was standing still. Luckly we had Chrissie and Roger call in for lunch (they brought it as they saw us fencing) It was so hot today got but sunburnt helping Beattie fencing, but had turned the spa downs so we had a cool off time in it. Abby is doing Health Science for the first year then Physiotherapy. She is staying in the halls, so think Donna and Mark are happy about that. Needless to say bet she is flatting next year!! Yep sunshine has arrived and watering the vege garden is full time. Unfortunately while we were away the visiting cows ate my tomatoes. Have regrowth but will be a very late season for us. Enjoy the rest of the trip. Lots of love The Beatties

Kay and John Hi Amanda, John and I went to help Mum and dad put the wood away today. Dad was looking so much better and it was so nice to catch up with them both. We had scones for morning tea outside as it was a beautiful day(27). Enjoy the last leg of your fabulous trip. Hate to think how many photos you have taken!!!Love Kay and John

Bex Hi Manda Mark's Bex here just saying hi, hope you are well and love reading your blogs! Marylin and Gordon send their love too. They find it a bit trickier to do the messaging thing! Hugs and kisses from us all

Kay and John Hi Amanda,Not long back from Kaiteri,the weather at best was very average,so Mum and Dad didnt miss a lot there, although we missed them of course. Saw them b4 we went and they were both real bright.Dad doing well.So fascinated with your blod,its sooooo interesting I find myself reading too fast cos I want to find out more.So glad you are having a fantastic time, and to think, tomorrow you have been away a month. Take care. Love Kay and John

Pauline Hola Amanda, We are so looking forward to reading your Blog from Cusco. I believe it's on the shores of Lake Titicaca and that lake is about the height of Mt Cook above ses level. There is so much history around that region and we'd love to have visited. Take care and enjoy every moment of your journey. Mucho amor, Ngaire & Pauline

Bernie Hi Amanda. Dad finally sent how to get onto your blog. What a wonderful time you are having. Brian and I are back to work this week we have had a great holiday in the campervan travelling as far down as nearly Dunedin then down to Omuku - central otago and stopped along watering holes on the trail trail. We might attempt that one day. From there we went up the Haast but the weather was as usual raining. we stopped in wonderful DOC camp sites and did some lovely walks in the bush. We attended the kumara, Hokitika, Reefton and Greymouth races but didn't make our fortune. We had sunny weather and have come back to overcast days with some rain. Jonathan stayed home to look after Wag and the cat - Casper. Keep safe and have lots of fun. Love Bernie, Brian and Jono

Fred Hi Amanda. Your still having a great time I see, you don't seem to be home sick yet? Things sound very cheap over there which will help with your budget. I have Chemo again to morrow, this time they are going to give me full strenght again Dr Gibbs thinks now that I got over all the bugs I had and the blood sample have improved we can go back to full strenght. The liver is much improved on last time. The nurse comes every Wed to dress and flush the PICC line and when I have Chemo the next day she takes the blood and sends it in that save me having to go 1.5 hrs before for that test . The nemw GP is great he is about 35 and did some time in the oconogy dept at Chch hospital, he was easy to talk to,I felt as though he was realy interested totally differant than Dr Fisher. I placed an order for my car parts on fri last week and they arrived today so that was like an other Xmas present for me.(3days from the east coast of USA delivered to my door step). Weare going to Glentui this weekend (if I'm okafter chemo) for the week end should be back Mon some time. I,m going to stop in at the muscle car show at Rangiora and take the red blazer with a for sale sign while I look around., mum will carry on to Glentui in her car.Every thing at home is good weather is still crap should be good for your return. Yhat's all for now. Love Mum and Dad

P Hughes Hola Amanda, Disfrutamos mucho leer tus comentarios son muy interesantes. Es genial saber que estaspasando on momento genial. Mucho Amor, Ngaire & Pauline

fred Hi Amanda it sounds like your having a great time and the food is ok. Mum loved the phone call this morning so did I it's great to hear your voice' I could tell you were tired . The phone calls reasure your Mum and me.Chemo last week. I was ok on the friday but then i turned to custard on the sat I was just worn out could'nt be bothered to move same for 4 days I hope this gets better we were at Glentui so I just blobed out mum was in the garden foe 4 days and i didnt see her until food time.Have lung test tomorrow and then back to see Dr Gibbs on friday( I'm always at the bloody hospital) Have nurse maude coming tomorrow to redress and clean the PICC line, then I have a 4pm with my new GP Still I'm improving every day. Only some things I'm too weak to do and 1 of those is riding a bike I fell off in the drive so hung htat back up. walking instead. Mum is still busy with garden all over the place but at least see is happy and making a few bucks. The weather here has been crap so should be good summer stuff when you return, I'll write again tomorrow after my tests. goodbye for now Love Mum and Dad

Marilyn Hi Amanda Am round at Mark and Bex's place. We went hunting for your blog on gooogle and found it!!! Blog is very intereresting and we're going to try to keep up with all your news. We are keeping an eye on Fred and Rayleen We visited Caroline Bay the other day. Saw a concert, which was marvelous. Havn't been there for years! And your jammie auntie sheryl won a huge teddie bear. Took Trista to the Rodeo on monday, which was awesome. Trista was well behaved as we were there for about 8 hours. Sounds like you like the tucker (all those "yummy" meals). Pleased to hear you are over your tummy problems. Keep safe, have fun (which I know you will), all the best, thinking of you, Love from all of us XXOO

fred Hi amanda. 2nd Cheme today and all is OK do have any side affect yet but this is only the first day expect I'll be tired and fatugued to morrow. I went on the bus and Mum picked me up Got there at noon and left 4pm. We are off to Glentue again tomorrow all going well but ican rest up there just the same as at home . I'm doing great still have a healthy appitite but can't shake the bad sleeping habits but I guess I'm getting enough as I'm having an afternoon nap and not doing much yet. Sherl is coming for the weekend. Sounds like the food over there has given you abit of bother but once your guts gets use to it it should be OK . Your still eating and that"s the main thing keep feeding it. The tour sounds to be very busy and your seeing heaps ther will be some good stories to tell on your return. Around 3.30am Friday 8th I should try and get some more sleep. Proud of you and love you Mum & Dad

fred Hi Amanda . Today i had a meeting with Dr Gibbs he said my bloods wereallgood and there is no reason we can't go with Chemo,that will be Thu 7th. I'm feelig great at the moment and have still got my appite. Today linda cut my hair and it feels much better as it was starting to fall out. Mum says we love and miss you heaps and hope you having a great time. WE had a good weekend at Glen tui and will go up again this weekend for 4 days back Mon 11th. Don't woory about the phone calls I understand how hard it could be. Love and miss you Mum & Dad

Fred I'm very proud of you. sounds like your having a ball wish I was there . Mun ask how many people in the tour group and are they all of similar age. The 40 min plane trip souds good at @ around $100 is cheap. I'm doing good have more cemo tomorrow (tues 5th) We waited until 11am for yuor phone call on friday the took off to Glentui just got home tonight (mon 4th) getting my hair cut as soon as Linda over the road has time as its starting to fall out (heaps when I comb it) Love and miss you Mum and Dad