Congratulations to all on Trek 498 (incl Mark). We are sure that it is an experience you will never forget and can't wait for the stories and photos. Well done to all. Love Dad, Lea and Sue

Hi Mark, I hope you are drier than we are – it is pouring in Port Macquarie – hopefully Deb abd Pete take it back to Sydney!!!! Lea is having a wonderful time tracking your journey – we have downloaded Google Earth and could see the village you stayed in last night by putting in your coordinates – technology is amazing! Hope your feet are…[Read more]

Dear Mark,Thinking of you as we sit down to scones with jam and cream and a hot cup of tea at Lea and Sue's house. It's raining outside, but we are dry and warm. Yesterday I walked all the way to the shops and back …. took me about 20 mins … totally exhausting! Anyway, hope you are having a nice holiday. Looking forward to hearing all…[Read more]

Hi Marko, hope you are having a good time. I'm keeping a check on your progress via the SPOT program- how's that for computer literacy! There's still some life in the old dog yet. Looking at the terrain maps you've got some pretty uphill stretches ahead of you so good luck! Mum's in Melbourne as you know and all is fine down there and I'm sure…[Read more]

Hi to all in the group of 498, and a special hi to Mark Haldane! Have a terrific time and looking forward to the stories and lots of photos. The satellite tracker is working really well! Love Lea and Sue