It started with a bang......................well it didn't start with a bang, but the first significant disaster of our long awaited road trip was a 'bang' as our tyre exploded 174km north of Perth. The next day our radiator burst. Five days after that Harry was dead, or as good as. I should probably start out by introducing you to Harry. He was our first baby, the first big thing we bought as a couple, so we loved him from the off. A silver 1984 Toyota Hiace, previously used as a work van for a Perth based car spraying company, now converted into a travellers dream. A sink, a 2 burner stove with a grill, 2 batteries to switch between so you never run out, radio that can be played when you aren't driving, 2 fans, loads
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