Category Archives: Pre-Trip

And On The Seventh Day…

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Marcus

…we worked out little butts off! I’ve already had a week off from work, ostensibly to prepare and pack both ‘The Beast’ and the ‘Tin Can’. I’d managed to get through a fair bit of it, but there was still … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again!!!

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Marcus

  On this day (14th of June) 2 years ago, we were about two months into our six month ‘trip of a lifetime’, enjoying the sights, smells, sounds and especially the weather, at that time, of tropical Darwin. Since having … Continue reading →

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1 Day To Go: We Have Ignition.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Marcus

Our final week of preparation has just flown, and we feel like we’ve been behind the eight ball the entire time. Even now, with a mere 24 hours to go until our planned time of departure, we’re running around like … Continue reading →

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8 Days To Go: It’s The Final Count Down.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Marcus

It was my final week at work this week, and following my much anticipated last few days, I walked away with mixed emotions. Having been dreaming of this moment for what seems like an eternity, I found myself wracked with … Continue reading →

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15 Days To Go: Ain’t No Fool.

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Marcus

Yet another week has passed, with very little getting done in respect to trip preparation. Our trip planning again took a back seat in favour of getting our laundry back to a useable condition. So much for my suggestion of a days … Continue reading →

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