13 days, 3914 kms, 4 states, 1 territory, 3 drivers, two car rentals, 4 swags, 1 flight, 2 tents, 12 litres of water, $1.86/litre, a broken CD player, and no roadkill. Are we there yet? It all started in Sydney, where we picked up Brenda Dovick, a friend from Sioux Lookout. Brenda has 'gone walkabout' for a little R 'n' R (research & writing). We were driving to South Australia, but what road ever follows a straight line? So we thought we'd make a few stops along the way. This, my friends, was an epic journey. A true test of the wills. We have seen things and had experiences that have amazed even our Aussie friends. Not for the faint hearted. And not for those who have difficulties sitting for long periods of time. Thank god
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