After 1003kms (Peterborough to Renmark for lunch, then straight through with only fuel stops) I asked Will if we could stop for the night as I just couldn't sit any longer. He was wide awake and the adrenaline was pumping as he could smell home, his shed and his Transtar. None the less he willingly agreed and we had our first evening of free camping - outside the Koo Wee Rup swimming pool.
We were back on the road by 6.00am and filling up for the final time at the same petrol station that had been our first fuel stop - Lang Lang, 7 636kms later! This time there were grey clouds and rain, "At least there will be no sun in our eyes" declared Will.
The last 83kms went by quickly thanks to the familiar sights - potholes, green rolling hills and flooded plains. These were mixed with items that had changed since we left. A new service station, trees full of blossom and rows of brilliant daffodils welcoming us back. So, whilst things appeared to be the same when I looked closely they were different. Just like the two of us are. We have had our eyes opened to the wonder of travel and many of our conversations have been around 'Next time we go to Alice..' Until then we will enjoy the company of Fergus, who was waiting in the hay shed for us, watch Kyle play his footy and see what life at home holds for us.
Thanks for journeying with us!
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