2 weeks of living in the van and pretty much constantly on the move we have all made it back with the feeling of excitement and a bit of intrepidation I suppose, all went well, not just with how we all travelled together but with how all the systems we had put into place to operate the business actually functioned. The world didn't suddenly crumble to pieces with our absense and now we are fairly positive that a longer trip can be undertaken successfully.
A few lessons learnt along our way.
1. Ensure locking pin on tow bar is locked in ( nearly lost towbar on way to Weipa when stopped for call of nature and noticed pin missing and tow bar tongue just about to release)
2. Tighten D shackles with pliers prior to rough road driving (Noticed van's emergency brak had all but engaged as had lost D shackle from brake cable)
3. Fish hooks do not belong in fingers or any other part of the human anatomy
4. When collecting firewood donot spear one's leg with branch(???)
The date has been set for our departure for "The Big One", three years it has taken to reach this point, and at many times we thought it would never happen. The white board has been rubbed clean and a new list started with the fiddly details now that departure is a definite possability.
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| Who couldn't get used to this Sunset from camp at Loyalty Beach Cape York |
