it is a white christmas here for nearly half the country, as the north and west had a proper covering. London sadly escaped , and instead is bathed in watery sunshine from a cloudless sky.

Beating Royal was obviously a wake -up call to your hosts and they are out to restore reputations and pride. Hope you all enjoyed Xmas Day; Henry Pelham, thank you for looking after CAWS on Xmas night and the word is for First Gold e/w at 25-1 for KG Chase on Boxing Day

in anticipation of snow falling, to make it a white christmas; Today's picture on the front of the D.Telegraph is of a cloned kitten, worth apparently£26k, which tells you that festive spirit is already running riot! It is also improper in some parts of the uk to sing God rest ye merry gentlemen, rather to say merry people ! Anyway a very happy christmas to one and all, Charles everyone who came to our little drinks bash last night, asked after you, most prominently messrs Carroll, Pocock and Griffith.

Well done with all your cricket Keep it up see you soonxx

Thanks to geoff Cooke now able to access the site and feel part of your trip albeit a long way from it. Spoke to Athers in SA after England's win,(courtesy Strauss and Jones). 'You didn't tell them about the rain Athers'

'It didn't bloody rain when I went there, hope they are enjoying themselves and very well done beating Royals' he replied.

Apologies SJH for getting the time difference wrong, but then geography was never my strongest subject.

Enjoy Columbo, the beach and a rest from travelling.

best wishes to everone.

nick

Nick Stewart (father of Charles) is having trouble accessing the site but is dying for news of the tour. Could any kind parent possibly email him reports and updates from the site? He would really appreciate such kindness!

His email address is nickat46@aol.com

My old school CIS is clearly not a cricketing power if Sam can get 3 wickets!

Enjoy the rest of your tour, I envy you the trip to the elephant orphanage, and indeed the rest of that beautiful island.

 

Glad the site's working well for you. It's wonderful to receive your news and photographs.

Sounds like a great start to the tour!  Well done and good luck for tomorrow.

Hi Team

 

We've all been thinking of you and at last sorted out access to this site.  We are very glad Mr Halliday teaches Geography and not IT!  Hope the first day has gone well and looking forward to hearing your news asap.