Dear Jude,

I can't wait to have a great time with you and your family. However, my parents will not be able to give me a lift to your house, but I can take the bus.

The idea of a barbecue sounds fantastic. I'm happy with either meat or vegetarian food. Whichever is available is fine by me. When it comes to activities, we could bring some beach games like frisbee, a volleyball, or a soccer ball. Or we could have a swimming competition. I'd love to explore the beach or take a walk along the coast, and we could also try building sandcastles.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you all at the beach!

Best regards,

Lucy