After 18 hours of driving we have arrived for breakfast at a roadhouse and are waiting for Ewan and the rest of the crew while we charge all our devices.

Didn't get much sleep last night because the truck wasn't very comfortable. Internet doesn't seem to work on my phone so I am using Damiens phone. Our first destination in Newman is only a half hour away which is good because it starts at 3:00pm and it's only 11:00am now but depends on how quickly everyone else gets here.

Our first workshop with the kids is tomorrow which is where the tour officially starts getting exciting!!

Desert Feet Tour July 2012 Ned Marshall Intro - Day 1

On the way

Pumping out the Michael Jackson and all kinds of music as we max out the truck to 80 kms on roe hwy means we are definitely on our way.

Packed and everything...

Had to spend another night in emergency because of asthma but it's pretty much all gone now after a whole lot of Panadol, ventolin and water. But now I'm all packed I just need to eat brekky and brush my teeth and I should be ready. Apparently we are running a bit behind schedule and may not be able to leave on midday as planned but that's cool.

Sickness

Have been sick since yesterday and had to spend a few hours at PMH because of an asthma attack and headache. But taking ventolin every 6 hours as well as Panadol so should be well and ready to go for tomorrow. Just a matter of hours now....

4 days and counting...

Just 4 short days until out of this stormy, cold weather and into the hot dusty desert. Preparing is well on its way and I am wearing my boots in.
Going to the orthodontist today and getting a haircut so my hair doesn't feel like someone glued a wombat on me. Bought a book yesterday for the tour when I already have 8 books to read, which was a mistake. At least I'll have a few books so that I don't get too bored on the thousands of kilometers we'll be driving!

Swag: check

Got my desert boots

6 days and counting...

6 days until the tour starts! getting prepped for everything