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After the initial shock of discovering we will be travelling indefinitely, the next question we get asked is why so long???? Generally if I answer them properly we end up having an hour long discussion about the how and why of today’s life, so I have started using the KISS method and simply reply ‘BecauseContinue reading “Why, our reasons for wanting to do the ‘big lap’”

We have had many different reactions from family, friends and strangers when we tell them we have sold up and are heading off around Australia indefinitely. The majority of reactions are positive, with the comment, ‘really with four girls………..gee your game’. Many people initially think it’s great until we tell them how long we are going for.Continue reading “Your doing what……the good, the bad and the happy reactions of others.”

After much thought and research we have decided to upgrade to a Jayco Outback Swan. A trip to the Camping and Outdoors show in Melbourne, and a few phone calls backwards and forwards between 3 different Jayco dealers had us sign on the dotted line in early April, 2014. The estimated time for our camper to beContinue reading “Another Piece of the Puzzle”

SOLD!!! It is a very exciting time at the moment for the “Smiths”. Approx 3 weeks ago we accepted an offer and sold our house which is another big tick in our list of getting prepared for our epic journey. Whilst we still have 10 months until we leave, we had always planned and wanted toContinue reading “Another step closer”