Jane Breathtaking ! So nice to hear about all /some of the things you have been doing, but it will be lovely to have you home, all my love Jane xxxx

Dad I'm so proud of the way your embracing your trip and the breathtaking wonders of the planet we live on.. Hopefully one day we can all go to the Yasawa Islands together for a few or 6 months as it was truly paradise. Can't wait to hear all about every detail when you return and we will celebrate with a party around my fire pit I'm so excited to see you - I have thought of you every night I have seen the stars in the night sky P.s the girls can't wait to go ice skating with you as Carla fot cute white skating boots for her birthday Dad x

Dad x Try and get to the Yasawa Islands when you get to Fiji ... Great diving now your a Padi x

Dad Awesome x .. And thanks for the email as that made my day Happy days Lauren Love Dad x

Joanna Hi Lauren, Reading your blog I feel like I've been swept up and carried off on the journey with you...I love how you describe your experiences! Congratulations on your success with your PADI! x

Jane Lovely to read your blog as always..... BUT unlike your Papa your diving experience fills me with dread, you know how I am with water!! so glad that you are meeting up with new people along the way. Look forward to the next instalment, as always take care , All my love Jane xxxxx

gran & papa Hi Lauren. Great to hear from you .The details of your trip are so descriptive and makes us feel that we have been there too. You have achieved so much and will remember it for the rest of your life. Your Papa is envious of your diving experiences and regrets not having taken the full course himself when he had the chance. We are so looking forward to seeing you as it seems you have been away for a very long time. You are always in our thoughts. Lots of love Gran & Papa XXX

Gran & Papa Hi Lauren. Great to read up on your travels.It sounds wonderful and what an experience for you which you will never forget. With all that is going on you must be super fit. We can't wait to see you and hear all about your adventures and all the interesting people you have met. Look after yourself and enjoy the rest of your trip. All out love Gran & Papa XX

mike Blimey lauren hope u have fun in Australia Aus quite a journey as well! Thinking of u sis keep safe and well sis! X love mike.x

Jane What a blog.... sounds amazing Lauren, so glad that you are enjoying all the experiences, they will stay with you always! Enjoy Australia and keep us posted, All my love Jane xx

Dad Wow, Wow, wow!!! Incredible Lauren - the underwater Volcano and all those bubbles sound unbelievably mind blowing Have you smuggled any of those cookies to bring home? Go for a surfing lesson at Bells beach in Melbourne (the surf museum is also pretty cool and worth a visit) and take a trip along the great ocean coast road - it's epic I think you will like Manly beach when you get to Sydney - it's a bit more chilled than Bondi Don't go near the capital Canberra Or parliament on way up to Sydney - not worth it as your time is precious Keep living life to the full Marianne and the girls send their love Big hugs and kisses Dadx

mikey Hi lauren been a couple of.months since I've seen u in may.. How are u? I've just been in the house looking finn and harry going for walks with mum and harry just been.shopping with my dad Steve as well writing letters usual stuff. :) keep well and see u on September by the time u see I'll well be in sixth year! :) love mike.x

Gran & Papa Hi Lauren Just received the e mail you sent your Dad. Good luck with the diving lessons. Hope to hear more soon. Take care. Love Gran & Papa XX

Mum I'm reading this laughing out loud sweetheart, you're so funny in your descriptions I'm at risk of waking Finn and Harry up(or Hoddit and Doddit as Mikey calls them)As always keep safe honey,we love you very much.Grab every moment xxxx