As more time goes by, both of us are keen to leave Australia sooner than originally planned. This is mainly because Australia is just as expensive as London now. Suprised? We certainly were! It hasn't impressed us as much as we thought it would and although there is still a lot more to see, with a backpacker budget we're realistic enough to realise we can't be here for another 3 months, which was the plan. Oh, and the economy is slumping more and more by the day, doesn't exactly lift spirits!

So, the new plan is to try to sell the car in Sydney, and if there is no luck within the week we will drive to Melbourne and attempt to sell there. I'm gutted we won't be driving the *long* and challenging Nullabor stretch, which would get us into Western Australia - we will fly from Melbourne instead. I know there some people shouting at the screen, saying "You're crazy!", but you would be crazy for taking a semi-reliable car into unknown desertland. Plus, I'm *itching* to get to SE Asia now.. a bit culture is just what we need :)

Of course, I'll keep the blog updated of what goes on. Wish us luck!