Hello - we were very excited to see your letter in SMH Travel and logged on to see where you were up to now. We spent a lovely week camping at Picnic Point, Mimosa Rocks last October - a fascinating, peaceful place that we were lucky enough to share with only one other family of campers. We want to get back there soon. Wishing you a wonderful journey. Your pictures are magic.

Hi David,

As an avid reader of SMH Travel, your letter immediately attracted me to learn more. My sort of thing except not retired (but wish I was); not as grey as some, but love our environment and your descriptions.

Can I join the NZ adventure next ?

Great stuff to read about your walk in SMH Travel, I organise low impact walks (others do medium and hard walks) for a group known as Women in the Bush. I was pleased to read your diary and see the pictures as we are heading down to Ulladulla/Lake Conjola later in the year, keen to see the Aboriginal track that has been set up in Ulladulla, your notes are excellent, thanks for sharing your experience ... Pearlie.

Hi David & Pennie
Just read your Picnic Point to Tathra journey notes and you mentioned us. Thanks for a great lunch time at Tathra Pub and the fantastic tourist wrap up of Tathra. We know we live in the best seaside village and we welcome visitors anytime.

Looking forward to journey of crossing of the Pambula River and will follow the rest of your journey with interest. Hope to meet up with you again on the walking tracks.
Phil and Natalie

Hi Pennie and David

We are continuing to catch up on the chapters of your adventure... it is so well organised! - we have now read up to the Tuross stage.

Mike and Gina are hosting the next get together on Saturday 24 April, where we expect your trip will be celebrated in your absence.

All the best for the rest of it.

Hi David & Penny,
Us workers have just found time to log on to your great web-site.We were wondering how the feet were holding up but after having seen them we are glad all is well.Happy trails.
Cheers,
Lyn & Darryl

Hi Pennie,
Finally managed to access your site, and have been fascinated by your journey. Photos are terrific, and written commentary so interesting. We are learning so much from your account. Received your postcard from Jervis Bay; it is one of our favourite places also.
I am still trying to hit that little white ball, but with mixed results. Enjoy your adventure.
Kay.

Dear Pennie and Davo,
Happy Birthday Pennie, this will be one birthday you won't forget in a hurry!!!Have a drink for us- take care
lots of love Bill and Ben

Pennie & David, just a quick note to wish Pennie a very happy birthday for the 28th, hope you are in or were in a nice spot to celebrate, hope all is well with you both, keep on treking.
All our love, Annie,Simon,Nathan,Amy & Damin.

Dear Pennie and David,
thank you for the wonderful website and the truly fascinating record of your adventures.I have been in NZ for three weeks and on our return logged in. I was amazed at your achievements in that time.Hope you continue to enjoy the trek....I look forward to further images and stories.
Sue Sh

David and Pennie

What wonderful role models for us apirational retirees you are!

Thanks for sharing the joy of your prose and the beauty of your great photos ..I am totally green with envy and even inspired to start a little training.

Cheers Gina

Hi Pennie and David,

Thanks for sharing your walk with us. You'd think that I would have had enough of travelling for a while but I got the wander-lust again when I saw your photos and read your hiking notes. Our little girl Elisha (6 weeks) is keeping us busy. Hopefully Magen and I can teach her about camping this dry season.

Say a special hello to the Nadgee Nature Reserve for me on your way through.

Regards,

Bill, Magen and Elisha

Salut Pennie, salut David

J'adore votre site. Tout y est tres interssant: la description des paysages au travers de vos randonnées, les photos que vous avez prises; c'est comme si on était avec vous, la fatigue en moins.
Avec mes amitiés
Lakhdar

Bonjour Pennie et David,
He bien ! Nous nous doutions que vous etiez en vadrouille, mais la, c'est extraordinaire !!! Merci pour ces si belles images et le texte qui font rever.
Amities et bon vent !

We are envious; your photos and words are inspiring and descibe your experiences so well.

What a change from the last part of your lives!

We wish you all the best and will keep in touch via the web page.

Penny and David.

The scenery is making me 'homesick'. I look forward to your walks in NZ. I know some excellent ones you would enjoy.

Dear Pennie and David

Just looking at your pictures and reading what you have written brought tears to my eyes. What an incredibly beautiful country we live in. Enjoy this experience and God go with you both.

love Cheryl& family

Dear Amazing Adventurers,
Bogged down in the middle of world war three (house extensions!), your wanderings are delightful and a sweet oasis for dreaming! Stay well and continue to enjoy!
Ros

Hi Pennie and David,
Wonderful photos! Hope you are really enjoying the experience together. Best wishes, Barbara and Mark.

Pennie & David, not only are we enjoying your great site we also envy you for your stamina to date and narrative skills and at the same time we and all those watching from above are very proud of you both, love S.A.N.A & D.