After 15 months of planning... it finally comes down to four final days of preparations!

We're happy to report Jon arrived in Melbourne safe and sound, but whingeing about the lack of food and beverages on offer on the 'Had. Within 12 hours he was claiming that jetlag was a myth and people should toughen up. Within 24 hours he was dead to the world and walking around like a zombie!!

Since Jon's arrived we've been busy tricking out our Malvern Stars.... 6 hours and 80 cable ties later the steeds are rocking air horns, Garmin Edge 800s, standard cyclecomputers and Exposure Lights.

Weve also been busy buying up big, compiling all the cycling tools and spares which well need to carry in our trailers, as well as your standard camping and touring attire.

We're up early for a first aid course tomorrow... could be vital with all the creepy crawlers and nasty reptiles which we'll have to fight off!

Cheers

Chris and Jon