We have finally broken free, left work, rented the house, got the bike ready and hit the road. We fly out from Brisbane 15 Feb 2004, so we have heaps of time. Our first night we spent with Col and Rowena Neate in Port Hinchinbrook in their stunning ocean front apartment; second and third nights with Leiva and Murray Frame in Townsville in their magnificent show home with views from every room overlooking Magnetic Island!! What a great start to a great trip!! We will be stopping in and seeing everyone we know on the way down, so if you are situated between Cairns and Brisbane- prepare yourselves for our iminent arrival!!