Half way point + stats

We find ourselves at the Westernmost Point of Australia 13 weeks into our journey. We have travelled sensibly so far and don't feel pushed or sick of it yet....although it is only half way.., nor are we tired of setting up or packing up. We certainly chose well in terms of trailer for this trip.

For those interested in doing a trip like this I can offer a few stats. We have travelled 14,333klm's since we left, have stopped 52 times so far and are averaging $200.46 per day which is smack on what we budgeted for, totaling $18,442.61 so far. Scary hey...

Big ticket items (remembering there are 4 of us) are:- Fuel  = $4,259.57 or $45.80 per day Food = $3,392.87 or $36.48 per day Tours = $2,873.45 or $30.90 per day Accom = $2,506.50 or $26.95 per day Dining Out = $765.85 or $8.23 per day Alcohol = $736.40 or $7.92 per day Miscellaneous items are the rest and consist of things such as coffees, souvenirs, car parts, camping supplies, bait, tackle, ice creams, magazines, books, toys and things for boys etc. this totals :- Miscellaneous = $4,092 or $44.00per day. (approx)

When we think about it, given we were able to rent the house out which negated that expense, also the fact I don't pay for fuel while at work - if we were at home and had normal expenses and no fuel, then we would be spending roughly $150 per day to live. Since we are spending almost $50 a day in fuel on the trip it doesn't become all that scary.

If you can arrange the house to pay for itself without any need for top up, then these trips are achievable if you have accrued leave or shit loads in the bank....or you are just plain rich and have too much time on your hands.

I might sing a different song after 3 more months.

We aim to be home on the 15th of October which gives us 2 more weeks to settle in before we are back at work.

Jase.....