We’re off! The team’s all kitted out in Viking costume, even the Camry is in on the act. We had a great send off from the boys and girls at Ekidna Daycare, despite looking a bit berserk!

Having looked on the map at the distance in front of us it’s a bit daunting. The rally itself plus the drive up from Sydney to the start is Brisbane is about 5000km, or the equivalent of driving from London to Baghdad, but without crossing a national border. All we have to do is remember to take off the handbrake when we set off….