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Martin Dwyer's avatar

Good luck on the journey. May the spirit of Dervla save you from punctures. I’ll be keeping an eye on you.

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Mark Graham's avatar

We need all the luck we can get. Thanks Martin.

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Kate McCarthy's avatar

Brilliant read! I was cracking up myself at ye skittin' at the bus stop. Safe travels and looking forward to the next instalment.

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Kate.

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CatherineKittyWest's avatar

Loved reading this, thanks for taking the time out to share with us all.

Sur look we will keep it lit guys !!!

Stay warm, stay safe and keep those bio-bangers going tis a long way to China - you got this guys 👌❤️

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Kitty. Keep those candles burning!

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Aisling Murphy Wall's avatar

using the direct line to the mother herself through the rosary for ye

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Mark Graham's avatar

Put in a good word for us!

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Aisling Murphy Wall's avatar

but .. butt ye are missin all the trump stories

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Breda kinsella's avatar

What a great read ❤️

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Breda. More to come!

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Colm Ryan's avatar

Loved the update lads! Keep her lit and up the Deise 😊

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Mark Graham's avatar

Up the Deise indeed (and The Rebels a little bit too)

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coffeebubbles's avatar

Loved that read of your adventure beginnings, good to hear you don't smell like arse lol xo

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Mark Graham's avatar

I can’t guarantee that I haven’t reverted 😳

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John Power's avatar

Keep her lit sounds class looking forward to more updates 👍

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks John, They’ll be coming once a week, all going well.

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Teresa Graham's avatar

So glad you are enjoying it. We can do without the toilet details, thanks, the imagining of it is bad enough. It's a tonic to read - keep it up!

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Mam. I’ll give you advance warning of toilet details.

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Orla Fitz's avatar

Incredible Mark & Ellie - super first on the road post and hilariously, I was disappointed not to hear about the toileting arrangements 😂... this is the first thing on my mind when traveling anywhere - nevermind overlanding on a bike!

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Mark Graham's avatar

Stay tuned for the toilet details 😂

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Claire Mitchell's avatar

Can feel the happy buzz here in Cork, fair play guys, looking forward to following your adventures!

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Claire. We’re looking forward to the adventures too.

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Barbara Hegarty's avatar

Sounds amazing! Ah lads what a great start to the journey!! Buzzing for ye!

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Mark Graham's avatar

Thanks Babs. We’re buzzing too… for now!?

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Gerry O Shea's avatar

Mark+Ellie, glad you got a good day to start your journey. I visited Normandy last year on my bike as it was the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy and got lovely weather. Wishing you both a safe and memorable trip. Take care.

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Mark Graham's avatar

Hi Gerry. Thanks for the comment. In some of the towns we stopped in they still had decorations commemorating the 80th anniversary. It must have been a really good time to visit.

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Foxy's avatar

Go on ya mad yoke. Some trip and you've a way with words on the blog. Tryin to drum up a crew to meet yous somewhere on the road. Safe trip and have the time of your lives. Foxy

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Mark Graham's avatar

We’ll see ya down the road so :)

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Derbhile Graham's avatar

Mighty stuff. Keep on rolling.

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Mark Graham's avatar

We’ll do our best. Have a sea swim on our behalf please.

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