I'm back at home now and the journey is over. Post holiday depression has truly set in with the ugly, cold weather not helping matters. The prospect of going back to work soon is creating further large dark clouds in my mind. I wish I were financially independent and never have to go back to work; ever! I thought it would be a good time to record the statistics for the journeys. Below are some figures for the two trips I went on during my year off; ..First trip...

From Marree, the change in the landscape as you head south is substantial. The first change occurs on the horizon with the Flinders ranges coming into view. The land is still dry all around but at least it's no longer flat. There are many ruins in this part of the world as buildings were abandoned after the old Ghan railway ceased operations and during periods of extended drought. A whole town has been abandoned at Farina. The shape and layout of the streets is ...

Hello out there !I'm Simon and this is my very own travel blogg... I'm lucky enough to have taken a year's break from work. I stopped work in August 07 and will be returning around August 08. I've already had a four month tour in the camper taking in Central Australlia, the Northern Territory, Cape York and the East Coast of Australia. I got back from this trip in mid December and have been busy doing chores and domestic duties (i.e. gardening, painting) around ...