It's starting to feel like I'm going travelling. 180 days coverage added to my Satphone - I only use it for emergencies but people can send messages to it and I'll get them when I use it next. Mostly though I'll have mobile coverage at some time each day.

The scooter batteries are fully charged and I took it for a test run today - boy was it cold!

My friend and one time neighbor Paul is calling in on Thursday on his way back from adventuring in the West. He and I did a round Oz trip many years ago in 33 days including up and down the Centre. The trip was to check content for my 'Australia Calling'  book - and yes we did see a lot of Australia.