Have Maps......Will Travel

One of the best things about having a two year old is learning to see the fun in everyday tasks. The daily adventure to the letter box is one of Tahlia's most exciting activities. Leading up to the arrival of a much anticipated package this week, we both shared in her excitement more than usual.

Like two impatient toddlers we ripped open our package to find that the Maps we have been waiting for had indeed arrived. That night was spent carefully laying them out, analysing terrain, calculating distances, identifying potential campsites and in between all that; ferociously protecting them from the destructive tendencies of Tahlia.

Our sheer delight over a few maps arriving in the mail may seem like a bit of an overreaction. But the significance lies in the fact that the maps mark our first real step to committing to a journey that we aim to complete next year.

They say a picture speaks a thousand words....well our maps wont keep quiet. It's all we have been able to talk about over the last couple of days. How steep is the route? What if we don't make it to this campsite? Has anyone actually done this with kids before? And most importantly.....where can we buy more nappies along the way?