Peter Hi Dettricks I'm following your blog with interest and its great to hear everyone seems to be really enjoying the trip. I do note however, increasing references by Andy to bikes and bike stores...

Macca Hahaha! I have seen a 2m croc there!

Macca Wow Andy! Savouring the real Alice Springs Expeience! We loved the bird of prey show too! I hope j is ok.

Donna Pomerenke Hi Andrew and all, Sounds like you guys are having a really great trip, and best of all, that the kids are getting to see and do so many things that they would never have encountered or experienced before. I bet the kids get their school work done in super quick time during the travel, so that they have all free time to enjoy when stopped. And I bet that it hasn't been hard for you, Andrew, not to think of work. Sounds like a really great adventure, just as it should be. Sounds like your idea of the trip was a winner Amanda, and that everybody will be very glad that you decided to do it. Had been wondering where you were up to, and how you were enjoying it. Look forward to catching up to date. LOL

Noel Hi Andrew, we are currently at Ti Tree having gone from Brisi across the Barkly and have stopped at a few of these iconic Aussie roadhouses ably to find they are staffed by backpackers who treat the place like their own private guest house. Customers are a real pain. In the neck and they have zero local knowledge. Try to get directions or info on road conditions - you're waiting your time. Can't help wondering why there isn't a young Aussie or even indigenous person with real local knowledge that wants to have a go?