We are four weeks out from leaving on our trip and the excitement is high. The car is in having new springs installed and the camper trailer is having a new stone guard built. (the old one was just plain annoying!) We have made a definite decision about where we are meeting mum and dad. They are leaving about four days earlier than us. The lucky buggers don't have work commitments so they are flexible with when they can leave! Have decided to meet at Ayr and go from there................... I carried out a really big grocery shop of food for the trip and mum has been cooking madly. Have checked the kids have clothes that fit! (can't keep up with how fast jack is growing), have double checked the first aid kit is stocked and ... read more

The Sunsets out here were just gorgeous. The star displays at night were the most amazing thing I've ever seen. The milky way could be clearly seen - so much more so than in the city. I could have sat and looked at the stars all night! By the end of the trip the kids were able to find the Southern Cross most nights without help from us adults. I am so pleased that we are able to provide them with these experiences. Australia really is a beautiful place!... read more

The kids spied this lizard as we were packing up. It was amazing that they found it because it really blended in with the rocks it was hiding amongst. We were constantly surprised by the amount of wildlife out on the track. It is such an isolated area. They were so excited!! Had a hold and then set him free back in the desert. ... read more