Karen Happy Birthday Mel, in the absence of an address to send you a card, I hope you like the cake ;-)love from Karen :-)

Alex and Jo Hey Mel, hope you are having a wonderful time. Just writing to wish you a happy birthday and hope that you had an awesome new year in Aus.

Lauren Hi Ladies, I'm sat at work, in rainy Manchester on my lunch and catching up on your blog! I thought this site would be blocked at work (everything else is!) so i was pleasantly surprised that it let me on. I'm looking forward to your updates from Aus. Lots of love xxxx

Emma Hey girls! Only just noticed you can write messages! Doh! Finally caught up on all your blogs, next task photos! Sounds like you're having an amazing time! Looking forward to your next blog. xxxxx

Karen Merry Christmas!Love from Karen :-)

Laura hello! i got a little parcel from vienam a couple of days ago thanks! just been reading your last few blog entries they're really interesting you're going to have so many stories when you get back! wish i was with you i'm getting bored at home xxx

Alan & Caroline Thanks for the latest blog...Glad to see you had two little pets for a few days, at least you dodn't have to take them walkies, cant wait to see their photos....Its nice to hear your making friends along the way....Keep having fun XXX mum, Dad & Jasper

Laura Hi! You sound like you're having an amazing time, am just a teeny bit jealous...I mean Preston is really exciting (yep) but think you may just have the edge......glad you are staying safe try and get some photos up soon, have you reached 1000 yet Mel haha! Love from Laura

liz mick hi mel very jealous sounds fantastic we just had a lovely weekend with your mum and dad and grandma weather has been like summer better than we had in the summer!! keep having fun want to see lots more photos tatar for now liz x x x

Amy Hey girlies! Glad to hear you got there safely. Hope you are having a really amazing time. Cant wait to see your pics. Keep us posted with where you are and what you are up to. Have fun!!! love Amy

Elaine Campbell Hi girls have a wonderful adventure ......look forward to seeing your updates and pics to where youv'e been and where your going ....take care luv AuntieElaine xx

liz mick and gran glad you arrived safley hope you found some nice food that you like! grandma had a lovely time in ireland kirsy got back from valencia had a good time not a lot of sleep enjoy your first week will log again soon much love from us all

Alan & Caroline Hi Girls, Well done your first leg of your epic journey. We got back from Heathrow okay, it was so great to see the excitement on your faces. We're all waiting to hear all your fantastic stories......have a great time XXX