Kel and Darren, you really know how to make me emotional! I was trying to read your blog to Gran, but had to keep stopping! and by the end of your blog both me and Gran were in tears, because we know how much this trip meant to you and were so proud and happy that you have made your dreams come true. You and Darren have experience what most people dream of, and never get the chance to fulfull. It has been so special to be able to read all about your adventures, when you put pen to paper, you make magic happen, and it feels like I have been with you all the way x See you on Friday x safe travels back, lots of love and hugs, Tanz

Wow my special girl, what an amazing end to a really interesting blog, i have folloed it from day dot and must admit that reading yoiur very last blog, i had tears in my eyes, you are such an aspiring writer Kells, yo9u really need to 'think' about writing a book, i think it would be really good, your punch lines and endings are really great, keeps us waiting for the next chapter. I have loved chatting to you on the phone but admittedly cant wait to see you on the 14th, 3 more sleeps yippee!!!

I love you so much and you really make me a proud mum.

Safe trip back and will c u at the airport.

Love you millions kiddo xxxxxxxxx

Hi Kelly & Darren

Wow !!! What a trip!! Glad you realised your dreams along with your trip. Have safe journey home and hope to see you soon. Love you so much and good luck for this coming year.

Hey Guys, I was a little sad reading that last blog and "reliving" all those experiences with you as you reminisced. You have done such a wonderful job of describing what you have seen and experienced over the last 7 months that it has been easy for me to picture it all and to re-picture all of the memories as you recall them, I hope to one day be able to experience them all for myself and see how they match up to my mind's eye. As for South America and New Zealand, I'd be keen to join you for some of it (esp if it's in 2011) - let's discuss when you're back? I've missed you like crazy - can't wait to see you xxx

Merry Christmas Kel and Darren, hoping you have a lovely christmas, are you still stuck in figi?? We will all be thinking of you, and will definitely have a drink for you on christmas ! Lots of love and hugs,

Tanya, Jay, Tye and Dyl xxxxxxxxxx

Hel Kel have you been to Rainbow beach yet, it is meant to be awesome! Look into it, I have been told about it, and sounds really good x thanks for the christmas card, it is so special xx love to you and darren - tanya xx

Just a quick one to say - hangovers DEFINITELY get worse as you get older, I'm on Day 3 of a Champagne and Beer (BAD combo) hangover! Love you lots

Hey Guys

Loving the blogs, there must be a book in there somewhere hon, even if it is one for the Lonely Planet. You sound like you're having such a great time, I am SO happy for you both.

It's cold, grey and VERY wet in the UK at the moment so you are so much better off in Oz, I can't believe how time is flying by only 6 more weeks to Christmas - craziness! If I am to believe the comments I have seen, we shouldn't expect you home anytime soon should we? Where are you off to? Anywhere nice? I need a holiday so if it's nice, I can always visit you.

Sounds like Kelly Welly is a nickname I'll have to leave in the past and replace it with Goon, I think it suits you Goon. Seriously, stay off the bad alcohol, sober is better than bad alcohol.

I've had an epiphany this week and it's pretty exciting, it's just a case of making it all work out but you are living breathing proof that dreams should be followed because they most certainly do come true so I am keeping an open mind and a positive outlook (learnt than one from you too Goon).

Love you lots, love to Doggie and keep on entertaining us.

Vicki x

Hey my Kells and Darren, I know i speak to you just about every day on the phone and i get your news first hand and verbally, but i absalute love reading these blogs, i can just imagine what ever you are writing about, you really need to take up wrting Kells cause you certaintly have the gift!! Yesterday's news did throw me a little cause i have been counting the months on my fingers for when you return home, very selfish of me but i miss you loads, but I am so happy that you are fullfilling your dreams and doing what you have wanted to do all your life, you have grabbed life with both hands and you are now experiencing the cultures and lives of other countries, something that only a few will ever experience. You have made us proud Kells.

As always kiddo, i miss you loads and love you to the moon and back, I think about you constantly and pray that you always stay safe.

Continue being happy and livign the dream, i support you 100% whatever your decisions.

Take care and stay safe always my darling. Much love xxxxxxxmillionsxxxxxxx

HAHAHAAH LMAO you are such a good writer you sound like you two are having a blast....kal you do no how to make me giggle hehehehe really i cant get over these stories you come up with i had a tear running down my face for laughing to much.....keep up the writing love you xxxx

Hey Kel and Darren,

Always so good reading your bloggs, I often read them at work and end up laughing my head off at your comments, I think the patients must think I am going mental.!! Aussie sounds just the most amazing place to visit - and all your adventures, wish I had been there for the pub crawl!! hehehehehe !!!!!!!!! Your birthdays soon - will be thinking of you !!!!, take care, cant wait for the next reading session - love and hugs to you both, Tanya xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey babe, Oz sounds absolutely awesome! I'm glad you're having such a great time. Are you going diving when you get to Queensland? I bet that'll be amazing, it's got to be done really? Who could go to Queensland and not head out to the Reef? Travel safely and have the best time. Love you loads xxx