Less than 50 days before we head off. A huge thanks to my Dad, Max Leahy who has built us a platform to put our brand spanking new mattress on.

We don't have a Winnebago or Caravan to sleep in with all that extra space. We are doing the entire trip in our 2009 Kia Carnival which is basically just a station wagon. With space at a premium we decided we need a platform for our bed that will fold up and provide additional storage space underneath.

So we purchused a custom made inner spring mattress from the Slumber Shop in Hobart which folds back on itself (Thanks Gavin!) and after giving my Dad a very rough sketch of what we need he's built us this awesome addition to the Carnie which should allow us many, many great nights sleep during our trip.

It's all happening - Exciting times!