julie heyy hope u have an amazing time on ur little tour im soooo jealous!!! cant wait for u to come back tho and we can catch up miss you lots of love julie xxxx

Mum I know you might be out of contact for a while, but just wanted to say have a great trip and remember to shake out your sleeping bag... Lots of love xxx

Emma E I cannot believe what I've just read!!! It always seems so surreal until you hear it from someone you know. I'm glad you're doing the things you want to do, everything sounds fantastic! We received the post card by the way...It's ace ... Can't wait for you to come back and catch up. When is it you're back by the way? Keep doing what you're doing. It looks amazing, the pictures are great! Love lots, Emma E xxxxxx

Gemma Hey Ellie, Reding your blog today made me really sad - I miss being there so much and it's so hard hearing about all the bad things that go on from someone else's perspective. I wish we could do something to make thigs better...but I just don't know what we can do. Hopefully once you're back and rested we can arrange to go out again and use what we've learnt from this trip to help. Glad you're enjoying thing and I hope you have an amaxing last two weeks. Make the most of it - I know you will! Lots of love, Gemma xxxxx

Mum Love the fotos - but where r u? Where's the ones of u in the sea? Send more! Love u and miss u loads, xxxxx

Sophie Hey dude! Glad your still having a good time and can't believe u actually went in the sea!!!! Thanks for the post card it came last week!! Just to keep you updated we finally have a new arrival to the group! Aimi had a little boy on saturday the 10th May and shes called him Alexander Daniel, he weighed 7lb 5oz and she says he has a lot of hair but hes absolutely gorgeous!! Missin u loads xxxxxxxxx

Jonny hey u...u rly shud update this more ....sum of us hav revision 2 do and wud like 2 b distracted by interesting things such as ur adventures. hav 2 say im well jealous of it all...n cnt beleev u entered the water...go u... i also love the casual racism goin on :P love yooouuu xxx

Aunt Louise Hi Ellie The weather here is absolutely scorching, have got the top down on the mini at long last!! Eli has gone to Brands Hatch on his bike to watch the motor racing and i have been having a good clear out prior to doing some work in the garden. Hope you have been back in the water this weekend and enjoying yourself. Love and hugs Louise, Eli, Andrew and Matt x

Mum think u r incredible - now u can do anything - go for it; be happy, safe and beautiful like u are xxxxxx

annette Hi Ellie Glad you didnt loose your bag (have you considered using a fanny pack its a lot harder to nick) When we were snorkelling in hawii and mexico we were told if we didnt go past the reef we were probably safe from sharks, but dont let it spoil your fun Glad to see you are doing things you havnt tried before and the kids seem to want to learn which must be pretty satisfying, take care

Gemma Hey Pizzie.....miss u lots. How ever are you coping without us?! Only joking - am sure you're having an amazing time. Hows everything now the kids are back? Did you send that email? Lots of love xxxx

Aunt Louise Hi Ellie Have really enjoyed reading about your adventures so far and look forward to the next instalment. Have a great time and enjoy every minute of it. Love and hugs Eli, Louise, Andrew and Matt xx

Mum Ha, Uncle Rob sophisticated, bet that made you laugh! If you find any china dolls, drown them in fresh water immediately - ooh that was one scary book. Enjoy the beach ha ha. Agree with Soph, we are missing you even if you are not missing us. And haven't the weeks gone by quickly? Gosh and I still haven't done your room!!!!! Bye, amazing girl. We love you, and we are missing you (already) xxxxxxxxxxxx

Uncle Rob Ellie! What ARE you up to! Last time I looked you were in England and now you have gone and snuck off to Africa. Well just you be careful and don't talk to any strange men...or animals. Your loving Uncle Rob (makes me sound old and sophisticated don't you think?)