Wendie Dougherty It seems like you had a great time in the Great Barrier Reef, made us very envious. Looking forward to your next episode. love Mum & Terry xxxx
Dec 2, 2012

Mel Magic xxxx
Dec 2, 2012

Clare Wow, sounds like bliss. :-) xx
Dec 2, 2012

Em Hey Lor I met that Mauri Rass too. Is he still looking sad. :( sounds amazing. xx
Dec 2, 2012

john oliver abs fascinating lapped up every word pix .bt way i think its moray he he xxxxxxxx
Dec 3, 2012

Ali Marsh Another great chapter of your wonderful trip x
Dec 4, 2012

Lisa Oliver Omg Lor that is just amazing x so many wonderful things in this story. Fantastic. X I.m loving Bazza. ..what a great story x
Dec 11, 2012

Lucy Kate Wow Lor Lor sounds so amazing...so lovely that you've actually got to do this amazing thing you've always wanted to do!!! Your very lucky ladiarrrs! Plus......4 legged spiders!!!!! I think I'd prefer thàt over here!! And loving the bit about writing names on turtles shells!!! Hee hee! Xxx

Loopy cake Hee hee trust you Lor Lor to get pooped on by a pesky seagull!! Lol Remember when a seagull pooped on em's chippys in Cornwall!! ;-P Have a lovely time at the Great Barrier Reef Lor, I know you've always wanted to do it! Just be careful those sneaky sish don't nibble on ya botty! Lotsa lub xxx
Nov 21, 2012
Calli xueteb Hi there me darlins, well first I must say that I've never seen you both looking so well, your faces are different relaxed and void of any stress lines, you both look amazing. Lor you look even more beautiful then you've ever look and looking slimmer, I tell you girl your looking amazzzzing !!! Well I have loved looking at you Melbourne pics brings back memories for me I loved it there and I felt comfortable in that city it would have suited me. I love your blogs and sometimes save them to read together, it's like have a good witty story book. We are great here and things are great with Johnny, each day it gets better, he's like a new man, loving , attentive and helpful. Our relationship is better than it ever was, which I find so difficult considering the hurt he caused me and made me feel, but you know I think life can be a wonderful and wierd journey. Well my darlings, keep the blogs coming and the pics (I'm a visual learner! Unless its about spiders) love to you both keep well.
Nov 23, 2012

Em Fab Lor. I remember being so cold in the Kombi I ended up putting a towel round my head to keep the heat in. X keep it coming I am living your trip with you through your blog x
Nov 13, 2012

Mel Thompson Glad to hear your news cobba! And yes I remember the Sullivans too! xxx
Nov 13, 2012

Loopsy cake Angry hairy pigs - no thats so nasty! But petticoat creek - how lovely!! All sounds so fab Lor Lor! And you defo have to get a corky hat, i know you'd rock the hat! Poor old ray with the flower power camper!! Lol xxx
Nov 13, 2012

ali Another great blog Lor and yes sadly I do remember The Sullivans, love to you both x
Nov 15, 2012

Cuz Tracy Hello my love. Its cold wet and miserable here, make the most of it and keep safe. xx
Nov 15, 2012

Ros Oliver Wonderful descriptions - loved reading this- when you get back you can write a book! love Ros x
Nov 17, 2012

Lissy x I've laughed out loud several times Lor x loving this....
Nov 17, 2012

Carol Beake Another great "update" Lor Lor, only complaint they aren't coming fast enough!! We need more! Lots of love Aunty Carol xxx

Emma Hate to say it but I told you so x xwhy didn't you extend9v
Oct 31, 2012

Mel Beautiful, Lor. Feel like I'm having my own personal tour of the world! Thank you xxxx
Oct 31, 2012

Loopsy cake Oh come on! You could so be a tree leaf painter!!! ( your also a tree leaf thief) ninty dilly!! Lovely......keep um coming Lor Lor! Love ya xoxo
Oct 31, 2012

Steve silver I'll bid for the leaf! I am so jealous of you! Not only a world your but a middle earth one as well!!
Nov 6, 2012

Clare Did you not fancy staying and being real hobbits - or is there not enough hair on your feet!! ;o)
Nov 6, 2012

Lissy Loving the blog hon x Sounds amazing and so pleased you've had time with the family. Would've laughed to see the boys break dancing!. Hopefully they were better than my efforts that New Year at the Forge??? x
Nov 18, 2012

Russ "It also makes you realise how precious and important every member of your family is and how much you need them especially when you are far away from home......." SPOT ON LAURA!
Dec 2, 2012

Wendie Dougherty You are so clever, when you do come home, there could be a book in this. lotsa love Mum & Terry xxxx
Oct 30, 2012

Em i quite agree. you are amazing Lor (but i always knew that!) I bet your visit meant so much to Auntie Ro too xx
Oct 30, 2012

Ro I am so proud of lor,she is embracing every moment of her journey with lovely Ray giving their insight so beautifully written. As a family we all had the most wonderful time together . Hard for me to put into words what it did for me just to talk and look back to past years with laughter and tears. Hope you come back guys.
Oct 30, 2012

Ali Marsh Great reading as usual Lor, I totally agree with you about RO, Mark and MANDIE and kids, but I am biased! We had a great two weeks with them last Feb dearly love them all although they are so far away. Enjoy Aus x
Oct 30, 2012

Loopsy cake I'm so glad you had family time with the lovelys while so far away from home Lor Lor! NICE! And the choccy cake........that's gotta be a plus!!!!! Xoxox
Oct 31, 2012

Lissy Totally agree with you guys. Lor I am having a lazy Sunday reading all your blogs catching up on your journey and loving it x and a great writer x
Nov 18, 2012

Russ I must admit I am so jealous that I haven't been able to do a trip like this. Glad someone in the family is able to do it. And really great to hear of the fantastic time that was had by all in NZ.
Dec 2, 2012

Mandie and Blundell It was a great time with you guys, lots of wine and laughter and 80 s music, a trip down memory lane. Look forward to seeing you in Hawaii 2014 xxxxx

Emily Oliver I'm loving your stories and the way you write is so compelling to read, such a treat during my lunchbreaks at rainy Gatwick! Lots of love, Emi-Lou xxxx
Oct 19, 2012
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Dorrie hey Lor- just finished reading your blog. Its so brilliant i can picture it all ! its good to be reminded there is an amazing world out there! It must be nice catching up with family

Clare This should be called the Great Grinaway Oliver Wine adventures as copious amounts of red wine seem to be drunk every where you go!!
Oct 19, 2012

Chrissie You'll be pleased to know that your blog has been keeping me entertained on the bus on my way to and from work so I've had some strange looks while I've been smiling, gasping and laughter out loud reading it!! It's such a good idea to have a blog cos it's so lovely to be able to share your adventures and enjoy it with you and Ray. I absolutely love the pictures of you jumping on the beach in Barra Da Bargoa (is that how it's spelt?) and the reference to the woman playing 'rusty spoons' made me laugh so much thinking of Louise cos she used to say it all the time!

Em Had me laughing Lor Lor you are hilarious x
Oct 15, 2012

Mel I've always said big denty bottoms rule. Thank you for the confirmation! x
Oct 16, 2012

Aunty Carol Although it is only 8.00am, I'm off to look for a bottle of wine that has a big, round,denty bottom!! Wonderful stuff! Lots of love as ever. Aunty C xx
Oct 16, 2012

Loopsy cake Hee hee, a big dimply bottom IS the best! See.......! But......surely the bigger the dent the less wine in the bottle!? Ruddy rip off Lor Lor! :-0 Anyfing.......choccy, wine & olives! I'd be in me elephant!! NICE! Lotsa love Lor Lor & raymondo! Xxxxxx
Oct 16, 2012

Louise Hawley so jealous of you guys - sounds like you are having a really wonderful time! thinking of you - have a glass of wine for me :)
Oct 17, 2012

Carol Beake Another beautiful and emotional account. Thank you so much for sharing all these amazing experiences with us. Much love. Auntie Carol.xx
Oct 2, 2012

Em Wow Lor. Need to read her story now x
Oct 2, 2012

Clare I had no idea Eva Peron was so young when she died, will have to find out more. Am loving all the detail, can't beat a bit of arm chair travelling over a brew!
Oct 2, 2012

fiona Nice one Clare (above). My sentiments exactly.. except swap the brew for wine... LOVING IT LOR xx
Oct 2, 2012

Alison Marsh Brilliant ! What a great read, I want to go there. Thanks Lor xxxx
Oct 2, 2012

Christine Ager Just had my LOR Fix! needed to catch up on your marvellous travels & blog! Finally back to work - but as any 'new girl', caught their chesty cold germs in first week! Foot stronger with physio & my goal- to be in heels back on dance floor by Xmas! not quite trecking like you but the experience has de-stressed me! lol xc
Oct 2, 2012

Lucy Kate I had no idea she was that young either! But seriously.......coffee table and hair brushing!?!? You can not be serious!!? Anyway......'don't cry for me Aberystwyth' was a much better version!! :-) hee hee xxx
Oct 9, 2012

Russ Fully agree with your B.A. impressions Lor. I loved it and will def go back some day. I am crying for Argentina... Great work on this blog and am enjoying all the nuances as though I am watching a movie. Now, if you'd just tell me what airlines you were flying on I'd be fulfilled. ;)

Clare Slightly creepy having your coffin out on display but I can see that it would work for those who think they may be claustrophobic in the afterlife.... I still want to be burnt to a crisp tho!! ;o)
Oct 2, 2012

Christine Ager suits me well with my claustophobic vibes and fear of spiders! xc
Oct 2, 2012

Lucy Kate Oh how lovely.....the smitten couple being lobsters not the part about being dead and everyone looking at you!? Not what I'd want that's for ruddy sure! Xxx See Lor Lor....told ya I'd read them! ;-D xxx

Carol Beake I feel sad for you too, leaving your little Paradise, but I'm sure you will carry all the things you have described so eloquently in your heart as you head for your next adventure. Vaya con dios. xx Auntie Carol.
Sep 24, 2012

Fiona Beautiful. Left me feeling a bit melancholy at the thought you you leaving all that loveliness. Next chapter awaits though. Hope you enjoy it as much xx
Sep 24, 2012

Clare When you do make it to Thailand you need to head to Krabi Town and the night market by the pier - will give you a name nearer the time but the food is scrummy! ps why do the sums get harder when you reply to your blogs!! ;o)
Sep 24, 2012

john oliver onwards darlings what a great adventure sounds wonderful so happy for you . be careful dad xxx
Sep 24, 2012

Callie Xuereb Hi my little darlings Dont you both look well. Lor you have lost weight and looking so relaxed and healthy and of course beautiful. Ray you look great but ive always loved your little face. What an amazing journey your having, I love to read your blogs (no more spiders tho, please) I feel im there with you (I hear cry's of OH no!!) Lor you write so ell, im so s*** at all that,better off chatting face to face, as you both well know. Think of the experiences you still have ahead of you (if you ever leave this place), your not even half way through your trip. I hope your keeping up your journal and sketch book and taking loads and loads of pick, I really want to hear all about it. I would love to do what your doing ( one day i hope) I know this wont happen, there are very few people who get the chance or are brave enough to do what your doing, so I will live my dreams through you blogs, pics etc. Well off now to put on some laundry, wash up the dishes, go to bed and start all over agian in the moring, doah!!!!!! Cherish every moment, enjoy and enjoy each other, love ya both, keep well. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sep 24, 2012
Loopsy caje Wow so many memory's already Lor Lor, sounds like such an amazing place! Except for the hairy legged ones!!! Lotsa love xxxx
Sep 25, 2012

Wendie Dougherty Sounds like you have had a fantastic time in Brazil, hope the journey to Uruguay is not too tiring. Lots of love Mum & Terry xxxxx
Sep 25, 2012

Steve I take it you'll miss it then ;-)
Sep 26, 2012

Lor Oh yes Steve...definitely, just one or two things I'll miss!!!
Sep 26, 2012

Irena Marsh Stastna Just love it love it love it, the way you describe things and feeling is beautiful, really enjoying reading your blog and wished I made notes while travelling as you forget so many memories.. I would love to visit this place, so pleased that you enjoyed your little paradise xx
Jan 20, 2013

j oliver superbly described i was there def on the beach so happy for you both well earned and magic love dad
Sep 19, 2012

Alison Really enjoyed your blog Laura and so pleased that you are enjoying your trip so far. Sounds like you and Ray have found a little paradise of your own, it will be hard to leave. Keep writing girl love it!
Sep 19, 2012

Carol Beake Another beautifully crafted account of your "once in a lifetime" trip. Sounds as though it is a "must visit" place. Continue to be happy. Much love Aunty Carol x
Sep 19, 2012

Mel Thompson Right that's it, I'm booking a flight! Know what you mean about having a less stressful life, particularly in September! Have been at the Southampton Boat show today being all nautical and excited! Keep blogging. xxxxx
Sep 20, 2012

Dawn Lovely Eggs Laura it sounds wonderful, I went on a trip around Goa and Sri Lanka all before 9 o'clock this morning.What would would we do without the net .but who knows plane tickets in the future. Glad you are both having a great time Dawny X
Sep 20, 2012

Lor Hey Dawn, lovely to hear from you!!...thoroughly recommend a trip like this...do it when the smashers are fledged...its amazing!! x
Sep 21, 2012

Clare Sounds absolutely fabulous, am loving the blog :o) xx
Sep 24, 2012

Lyn You sound so relaxed good for you both - it's well deserved!
Sep 25, 2012

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Jen B I want to live in Barra!! Sounds fab!!! Glad you are feeling de stressed Laura - you deserve it my lovely!! xx
Sep 30, 2012