Gladstone To Adelaide.

The Rig.

Lunch stop.

Two happy and excited kids.

Pondering thoughts and casting some shade.

A famous Roma dude.

Some time ago, and I can't remember exactly when, we decided to do a road trip from our new home town, Gladstone in Central Queensland, to our old home town, Adelaide in South Australia. Adam and I drove around half of Australia before the kids came along. That was almost 13 years ago now and yet we still find ourselves reminiscing about it over a beer or three. So we always knew we would do it again some day and this time with kids!

Only a little bit different. Little bit.

The other difference is that we have less time to do it in. Last time we took about two months. This time it will be about three weeks.

The rig is a bit different too. Last time we did it in a 1988 XF Ford Ute..red...with a dome tent and two red mattresses we pushed together in the tent.

This time, we are 'glamping' more than camping.

We have the Mazda BT-50 and the Jayco Hawk. But don't worry, there's no air conditioning.
Yet.

Today was day 1! Gladstone to Charleville. We made it! There is a thunderstorm rumbling outside of our motel (night one in the motel after a ten hour drive) and it is about 36 degrees.

Fun times.

The trip took a little longer due to the fact that we made many stops along the way. This is because I am a responsible back recoverer. As in I had back surgery eight weeks ago and need to make regular stops so I don't set myself back (no pun intended).

The kids were brilliant, as usual. I can't believe how well these two travel, and always have. Of course it's not like an old school road trip. We take full advantage of technology to keep them happy.

Thank you Apple. For the iPad.

Charleville is probably a little more interesting, when it is not New Years Day. Nothing is open and we have seen approxiamtely 1.1 people. But the RSL is open so at least we can eat tonight.

Next stop tomorrow. Bourke.

Road Trip Tally:

Are we there yet?: 0
Fuel Stops: 3
Turn arounds: 2
Toilet stops: 3
Back Pit Stops: 6

See you then!