3 May 2001. Having been back a few days and settled into a much drier climate, not necessarily the weather, the website is just about complete. Hopefully it has provded both interesting for those unable to come with us and a good archive for those who did. If it goes half way to showing how good a time a time we had, then it isn't far off.

The Tour wouldn't be complete without the quick thank you's. Thanks to the all of the lads from the National Sports Academy of Bulgaria who became Premiership Champions during our stay. Thanks especially to Nikolay and George who have been absolutley brilliant, both on and off the park, all the very best with your game and good luck with the future; you really are the Champions. Thanks to all at the embassy for being great hosts, maybe next time, you can teach us a song or two. Thanks to all the sponsors and agents including Hercules Trophies and Katrina Travel and Balls Out Rugby. Thanks to all the wives and girlfriends who gave us parole for the week. Whilst the big hand goes out to all the above, the biggest goes to the two who got us there, Taff Thomas, Chairman and especially Ben Court, Tour Manager for making it all happen and producing what may well be the best tour any of us will have.

Phil Devine