Saroj Bell Well said, Rachel and for someone of your age this is fantastic. You have the rest of your life to live, having forgiven in order to be free. Being out of the country and seeing more of the world does indeed put things more in perspective. Thank you for sharing your experiences, your heartfelt emotions and your enlightened new beginning. Go for it, girl!

Bruno Very beautiful story. I hope this journey helped you to know yourself better then before. Backing to the "real world" I miss the peace, the calm, the landscapes. Just walking, without any kind of concern in my mind. Taking life duties and responsibilities beside for a moment. In fact, I think I'll never feel my mind so peaceful than I had in Laos. I lived very good moments in that place called Luang Prabang. Hope you relax and enjoy this trip until your last day. I think a new Rachel will arrive at London soon :)

Rebecca Day welcome home beautiful one! Only just caught up with your last few blogs as been away too. As your bro said I have something in my eyes now...What a beautiful account you have given of your awesome trip and amazing insights into life and the universe.....I am looking forward to catching up when my nose is not dripping and my eyes not leaking onto the screen.....

Loz Oh, Rachel that is so good to read. It makes me so happy to hear (read?) you say these things and ive been waiting to hear you say them, i knew you would. Its wonderful that this trip has been everything you hoped for and has given you catharsis and closure along with such a rich experience. I can't wait to see you when you get back. Excuse me, i think i have something in my eye *ahem* Xx.

Jess Hunter You have made my feet so itchy yet again. What wonderful memories and times. Exactly what life is all about. Can´t wait to see you very soon sweetie. Enjoy the big smoke xx

Bernadette The most important things in life perfectly summed up in one beautiful sentence... You are so lovely, Ray. Selfishly, I can't wait for you to be home again but I'm so happy you are having this little bit of time in paradise. Enjoy xx

Oliv. Rachel, its a really pleasure to read your descriptions of Myanmar! Make me want to go again and explore the unexplored! I am now in Brazil but the office is almost as exciting (without the sand and the vomit)! Looking forward seeing you in 3 weeks!

Jo Booth Beautiful words Ray Ray. Love you so much special girl X

Ingrid Becherer Dear Rachel, thank you so very much for this interesting Blog. I love reading reading your wonderful description about Burma and the exciting trip with Tobias. Thanks a lot. Tobias's mum

Bridgette Hallmark What a beautiful description of your adventures! I loved the final words. They touched me so much l had a little weep. Let's hope that conditions in Burma will improve for such lovely people. Enjoy Thailand and extend our thanks to the lovely Tobias. Speak soon Bridgette Hallam

Bernadette It all sounds simply incredible, despite the vomit and the decrepit buses. What a great opportunity to visit all those remote and unspoilt places. A fascinating adventure. After reading about all your travel challenges, I don't imagine you will be complaining about rush hour on the tube again! Looking forward to seeing you very soon. Mum x

Jonathan What a brilliant narrative to what is an essentially challenging experience. Makes us feel like we're living it with you. Well up to the standards set for travelling blogs by Big Sis, and little Bro. Can't wait to see you again, Love Dad X

Bernadette Your experiences in Myanmar sound amazing Ray. It's great that you have had the chance to explore places off the tourist track and meet the locals though I was sad to read about the working children. The countryside sounds so beautiful and I can really picture it thanks to your excellent descriptions. Enjoy your final two weeks. You've packed am incredible amount of adventures into a short time! Looking forward very much to seeing you soon. Mum x

bridgette hallam Love all your descriptions about Burma.It helps so much for us at home to appreciate your fabulous experiences! Caves of hell sound loathsome, it is good that you are ready to participate and hopefully emerge unscathed. Time has certainly gone by at apace and we all look forward so much to seeing our lovely granddaughter Nanny and grampsbr

Jess Hunter Ahh Jels with bells on... sounds sooo good....really wonderful. I am so proud of you, I have slept on floors, been desperately cold, not showered for days, and felt physically invigorated and drained, and often thought ``Rach would hate this`` ...how wrong I was....woo hoo xxx