Hi Mark. You will certainly never forget this time in your life. I just love reading your blogs which are very descriptive indeed. You look good in the snowboarding gear! Didn't realise you were such a dare devil.........good on you. Take care of yourself and have fun.

Hello Mark, Just after seeing your up-dated blog, it is really good. The 'photos are unreal. (Scary) to say the least. Hope everything continues to work out for you, and you enjoy the rest of your stay in N.Z.

Love from Mum

Hello Mark, glad to hear all is well and the trip is living up to your expectations. Nothing strange happening at home, we are all very envious of your adventures and experiences - hope the good times continue - take care - catch up soon, best wishes Malachy and Paula.

Hello Mark, Good to know you are well, and having a great time. It seems to be the experience of a lifetime. We are all so happy for you. You have worked hard for it.........Enjoy. Love from Mum.........

Hello again Mark. I suppose you are in OZ by now and you sure had a great time in New Zealand, swimming with dolphins and ringing church bells!!! I am enjoying your blogs and delighted that all is going well for you. Will tune in again soon x M

hi mark. first you meet elephants and tigers, now your swimming with dolphins. you are on my dream holiday. you are having such a great time now you need to fing a kangaroo and kowala (can't spell i know) bear and you have then completly covered my dream holiday. take care keep havin fun

Hello Mark, Just after seeing your 'photos, which are great. I am so proud of you. Glad you are having a good time, you deserve it. I will speak to you soon again. Love from Mum.

Hi Mark. Forgot to say that the cathederal was in Christchurch!! Hope all is going well. Finally managed to see your photos which are great. Take care.

Hello Mark,

hope you have arrived safely in New Zealand. Tried to phone you this evening on your UK mobile number but no luck if you get a sim call home and we will get back to you. Love Mum xx

Really enjoyed your blog Mark. Glad you met Peter, he certainly enjoyed meeting you and I hope you do so again in Oz. (I trust he is behaving himself!) What an exciting adventure. Have the time of your life. I'm sure by now you are in NZ which will be no doubt welcome after Bangkok. Remember the bells in the Catholic cathederal...up in the belfrey, donated by your granda Quinns brothers. If you get a chance tell a guide your story and try to get yup to see them...their names are engraved on them. Also many placques around the cathederal have their names too. How important are you with connections like that! Look forward to reading your next entry. Take care and have fun.

great stuff looks great, tigers and elephants must off been cool james was well empressed ,hope you got some cheap gadgets .take care and hope to see your newzeland entries maureen and kids say hello goodluck

Hello Mark, it looks as though you are enjoying yourself . Great site - hope all continues to go well and we will keep in touch. Safe flight to New Zealand - give you a call when you get there. Keep us updated - best wishes - Malachy.