It's that time again! Leonie and Peter (AKA: Lucky Pete, Never Tell-a-Lie Pete, Trust-Me Pete, Work Experience Boy) are heading off on another adventure. This time it's via Adelaide, Alice Springs, Tanami Desert, Wolfe Creek, Bungle Bungles, Kalumburu, Mitchell Falls, Kununurra, Katherine, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Far North Queensland and then back to Newcastle. We will probably be on the road for about six months this time. Everything is prepared except for the very reliable Toyota Hilux. Make a note girl: 'NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA HILUX'. This new Hilux model appears to be as under-designed as the other Toyotas making the news. So its farewell to fabulous staff at Newcastle Private Hospital. Everything is packed, the Engel fridge is running cool and we are itching to go. Just as soon as Toyota repair another fault, this time
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