WE FAILED (cannot complete the big lap of Australia)

[@elise4026]

You guys didn't fail! Being humbled by the land and the weather is an essential part of the real Australian experience! You have seen parts of the country that I doubt I ever will. I really appreciate you taking us on the journey and capturing it so beautifully and authentically.

[@GPosner8]

You two did NOT fail. You adapted, improvised and overcame adversity. Hence, winners!👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🤤🤞👏🏻

[@EmbraceThePing]

Indeed. Welcome to Australia. ;)

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

And grinners!

[@janc9965]

Agree 100% . 👏👍

[@jasgem76]

Its not a failure. This is the ultimate example of how the universe sometimes has different plans to what we do. Now you just have a different part of Australia to see when you come back again!

[@markyteo]

I'm actually glad u guys r doing this because I really want to see Tia for Scale at the Uluru

[@asjeot]

You're not allowed to climb it anymore

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

​@@asjeotpretty sure they meant from the ground & not from the top. Tia's never climbed any yet that I've seen.

[@samday6621]

It’s cool, Tia doesn’t climb for scale, she stands in front and says “br-brrrrrt!” …and Cheveyo says “…..Tia for scale.”☝🏼

[@sendi_sen]

@@asjeot Considering how respectful of they have been regarding observing cultural, historical, and religious limits I doubt they would have even thought about climbing it.

[@hlawrencesumner8069]

Definitely

[@TheDoneDingo]

My folks tried 4 times to complete the loop. It's all part of the Aussie experience. You guys are smashing it!

[@TroyKnox]

No idea how I found this channel, but I've become very invested in this road trip.

[@DrRedLemon]

Same 😂

[@noelenehazell8454]

Me too!

[@dan_gee]

2 months late, but me too!

[@nightberg1971]

Tia & Chev: Do not take this the wrong way ... I think the road closures are just Australia's way of saying "Don't finish so soon - we want you to stay a little longer!"😊

[@kaz1578]

It could also mean that you need to return one day as there is still more to explore.

[@nightberg1971]

@@kaz1578 True ... maybe I should have said that I don't want them to leave just yet ... I'm really enjoying their stay here in OZ😉

[@Laurie473]

When you get to Uluṟu guys…, you will know you were meant to take this path 🌈🥰

[@westnblu]

@@Laurie473 yes... interesting

[@jonathont7866]

During covid we had pretty strict lockdowns, and also there were substantial stretches of time - much of 2020 and 2021 where it was basically illegal to travel between states - you had to apply for special permission from the government for very extenuating circumstances. A lot of people, especially Grey Nomads, were trapped for months. WA and the NT were some of the strictest, I wouldn't be surprised if that killed the alien caravan park.

[@bohemelavie1]

Wycliffe Well was flooded out 3 times over the span of two months which is what lead to it's "temporary" closure. However seeing this footage and reading a few reviews online of how it's been ransacked I don't like it's chances of actually reopening. It's a shame. I live in Alice and drive north a few times a year for work, this has always been one of my favorite stops, it's so quirky.

[@rubeedobee5399]

Understand you are disappointed. Please don’t think have failed. Definitely not the case. Love your positivity. Loved seeing the aliens. So cool. Thanks for showing us parts of Australia we may never get to see otherwise. Good to see Tia behind the wheel again. Enjoy the new route.

[@trevorkrause7220]

If you ever get back to Australia and buy a decent four wheel drive then the Northern part of Western Australia is probably one of the best places in Australia to go adventuring with a four wheel drive. One could spend months in that vast area alone and still only see a small portion of the available natural attractions. Probably have to be more careful about choosing the time of the year to visit there than most elsewhere in Australia as the entire landscape as well as access or exit travelling conditions can change rapidly and sometimes catastrophically after the big wet, moonsoon rains and cyclones start to arrive.

[@grandmothergoose]

You previously considered and even asked if you should do a detour to see Uluru, so that was a potential option for you a week or so ago. Before you leave Uluru, check the roads up north again, if the bridge and roads are open by the time you're done in the red centre, you might be able to get back to doing your giant lap. It'll add an extra week or so onto your adventure, but going back to Perth via Adelaide is going to do that to you anyway.

[@lesrankin1767]

...and that'd create the tantalising opportunity to drive through Katherine a fourth time 😃

[@jonathont7866]

@@lesrankin1767 Maybe They'll actually visit the famous national park that time instead of just passing through

[@davidhynd4435]

That's a shame. However, it does mean that you're getting the full Aussie experience. All you need now is to be motoring along and discover that you have a dinner-plate sized huntsman in the car with you. You'll be amazed at just how quickly you'll pull up and leave the vehicle! Great video all the same. Thank you.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Haha fingers crossed we skip that particular experience 😅

[@carolespinoza3446]

Hahaha! Omg! Yes, this 👏🏻

[@melvynjacques2712]

@@OnePackWanderers Had that experience last week in the ute. He travelled for about 2 hours with me until I had to stop because he kept going on my windscreen in front of me. Very distracting.

[@andrewbell5142]

just discovered you and I already feel invested. despite your obstacles your positive energy shines. welcome to oz. thank you for the vibes.

[@thereseelizabethries1083]

Same here

[@MoonStorme-]

Your guy’s optimism and ability to keep pushing on regardless of the mishaps is so inspiring. Keep up the good work ❤

[@jmpersonal2402]

The river was close to 50 Km wide for a few days. Yes, 50 km wide... My family said Coles in Kununurra had empty shelves!!!! Great place... every day is fun

[@maggiematt5535]

Please, you have not failed at all ! You guys are champs !!! I've been almost reclusive since I moved to Brisbane from Perth, missing WA each and every day and wishing I was back there. Then, I came across your travel vlogs and felt myself slowly getting back to my old, cheerful self, thoughts returning to positive ones and laughing with you on your incredible trips. You guys are shining examples to this generation of how a solid relationship works - maintaining your sense of humour, your sense of wonder, your sense of responsibility and being supportive of each other even when confined to a vehicle almost 24-7 ! I truly hope you find another option to complete the journey back to Perth. Consider all options, practise safety. Good luck, God bless !

[@daveamies5031]

Get out and explore SEQ, there's lots of beautiful places to explore, When I moved to Brisbane in 2002, I started with the start parks website and looked up all the waterfalls that were within a day trip drive from Brisbane, that was a good way to start, gave me lots of things to see and gave me a lot of ideas of other things I wanted to see. My advice, make the most of where ever your at in life.

[@russellpennifold9747]

You did not fail, this beautiful and vast continent just showed her occasionally unforgiving hand. You are experiencing the real Australia. Her vastness means few roads and her occasional unforgiving nature means those roads and bridges will be washed away. This story of apparent “failure” has been told many times before and will be told many times again by others. Well done for adapting and moving forward. As a born and bred West Australian (sand groper) I am sorry you did not see the fab north west but I am loving your stories and the shots from your drone. Keep it up.

[@davidh3194]

Bummer about the bridge 😢. You two would have liked Broome and the beaches. However, you didn’t fail. You can’t control Mother Nature. Love the videos and the positive energy. Great drone work guys. Thanks for the adventures.😊

[@Kammitoes]

You didn't fail to do your 'lap', you were thwarted. The weather has beaten travellers before, and will again. Congrats on finding the shifting spanner, they always come in handy 😉. Good luck with the rest of the journey. (too right Tia....sweet potatoes all the way.)

[@IxChipmunk101xI]

I hope you guys are still visiting northern Western Australia it’s the best part! Broome is such a lovely place

[@hooflungdung3026]

Yeah its great until sunset

[@mikldude9376]

@@Joe-jd4pn 60`s was not so bad ;) .

[@dentray]

@@hooflungdung3026 That was funny but true lol

[@markchezcat]

You guys haven’t failed don’t think of it that way think of it as an opportunity! You’ll now be able to see things that you would not have seen if you’ve gone the normal route. Now for the postcard - this postcard actually means a lot to me, as I used to live on Hamilton Island for work for three years. Every Saturday morning I would catch the ferry across to Whitehaven and spend the morning on the beach as part of getting away from the island and feeling as though I was in paradise! Whitehaven Beach means so much to me, and if I was to be awarded the postcard, I would feel very honoured and privileged. Love you guys stay safe and again it's an opportunity, not a failure. 💕

[@dvas377]

Ularu really is a wonder of the world - so glad you made the decision to push on and not quit at Darwin 👏🏽👏🏽 been loving your series! Tia for scale 🎉😂😂

[@newbris]

The secret little “love you” for the editing sess was so sweet ❤

[@timcarr4673]

Yes i also live the little kisses Tia gives to Cheveyo on his shoulders

[@crackers562]

Sweet potatoes are the BEST!! Excited that you get to see "The Alice" and Uluru after all.... it was meant to be.... go with the flow. Interested to see what new things you can see on the way back across the Nullarbor... maybe Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie ?? Yes and see Coober Pedy with its underground houses and Opals.

[@chrysalis3212]

love your videos! as someone who lives in Australia but doesn't travel much, I really enjoy seeing the rest of Australia through your videos :)

[@PeteV.53]

It’s not a fail. What you achieved getting as far as you did is extraordinary and you should be very proud of yourselves. Very few Aussies have done what you have. Bravo! Even more incentive to come back and deal with unfinished business in a 4WD. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@karinaw977]

It’s very rare to see the Red Centre after rainfall so it looks very green.

[@samday6621]

I was expecting a “…nah, yeah, …no worries!” Maybe in another 4000kms. Don’t feel disheartened, you guys have done an amazing trip (yes, you’re included Blue) and you can say you did “a trip ‘round Australia” even if it wasn’t The Full Lap, as planned. But that’s what travelling in Australia is about. It would be weird if it went to plan….maybe worse. It’s even more epic that you’ll travel 5/6ths of a pie! I award you three . . . . . . . . . five stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@inodesnet]

I’ve never been through Katherine but I heard from a friend back in the day when they installed their first traffic light the tourism office was super proud. The lady at the tourist office was giving directions to a friend on numerous travel ideas and couldn’t help but mention the traffic light as in “go to the traffic light and turn right….” Sounds like a nice town if it’s small enough but big enough to have one intersection worth of a signal :)

[@daz1234ism]

Don’t get too bummed out guys, you’ve made it much further than many Aussies have lol! 😅👌 It was an amazing effort and out of y’all’s control. Try not to beat ya selves up… 🥹✌️🍻

[@fionaorton7076]

In no way a fail, just life!! To be honest, this will leave your next itinerary in Australia much easier, with a exploration of the WA coast and Tassie - much easier than re-doing half of your trip to get to Central Australia. And you get to see the true heartland now. Can't wait to see it all again through your eyes :)

[@MrLeifBeaver]

Bugger, I was looking forward to you experiencing Exmouth and Coral Bay. Hopefully you can come back during July-September to do North WA. Keep up the cool posts

[@jford8545]

You have captured the blues of Whitehaven perfectly in your postcard Tia 👏 OMG That was so scary. Watching you guys in that abandoned place. I was screaming at my phone “Don’t go in the caravan, don’t go in the caravan!” 😮

[@MTran0708]

It's a shame you guys wont be visiting North-Western Australia but at least you can tick Uluru off your bucket list, somehow that works in your favour. Btw that shot at 9:25 is amazing.

[@laurieleonard8209]

You two are inspiring my inner traveler. I feel and others l guess feel the same that we may not ever make this big trip But We are getting to travel with you in near real time❤️ Thank you Tia and Cheveo for this Grand adventure 🤗🤗

[@tomtardivo7053]

I literally just missed you guys on the road, I was travelling down from Darwin back to Adelaide when the heavens opened up just south of Alice 3 weeks ago, love watching your Adventure around our great land, I have seen more of Australia from your blogs didn't even know existed before, so thanks for that, the quality of your films and especially the drone footage is amazing, sorry you didn't get to complete your original planned drive, but youll love Ularu, Kings Canyon and all the great gorges around Alice. Thanks for your sharing of an amazing adventure that 90% of Australians have not or will not see.👋👋😎

[@zzhoward]

Another brilliant vlog! I cannot get over how great that drone has been in providing new perspectives on your travels. Your positivity is, as always, contagious and endearing!

[@rosv7833]

It's a shame that you won't get to do The Big Lap but seeing Alice Springs, Uluru and Kata Tjuta is an amazing experience. Kings Canyon is also a spectacular place. Someone else has already mentioned - depending on time and finances - you could drive up the West Coast from Perth to Broome. Loving seeing all of your adventures.

[@lunalulu9810]

I'm sorry that your trip did not go as planned but we're seeing you're making the most out of it. Thanks for sharing all your adventures and also the tough decisions. Have a safe trip! And what a lovely postcard you designed there!

[@chalronbjork4766]

Also, you could come back through Laverton - Leonora - Kalgoorlie and do a little gold digging (prospecting) (look for the quartz rocks especially along the rivers and it will guide you where to look). You might come home with a chunk of gold 😊

[@unklecyril]

Your biggest triumph is maintaining a loving and comfortable relationship in your challenging Aussie Odyssey. Even Cheveyo’s man-bun and Tia’s grin have never wavered. Well done.❤

[@clubgus07]

Guys glad you went the other way and saw the Uluru way, like i said North western Australia is the Arse end of the earth you could always attack it the other way. The good news is the things you missed at Western Australia you get to see like Wave Rock Hyden, prospecting for Gold at Kalgoorlie , thrombolite at Lake Clifton , the oldest monastery in WA at New Norcia, and if you have time to travel 2 hours north of Perth you can see the Pinnacles at Cervantes. Next time you come back you gotta buy a 4x4 to do North western Australia. These things happen you cant stop mother nature. Good luck

[@Dandylion190]

Please look at it this way - you have had the quintessential Aussie experience. There is a reason one of the most famous Australian poems has a line - “ I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains” Australia, she is a tough country. I really do think you will be glad you went to the centre though, there is now where else on earth like it! Not a failure at all, just a pivot. Enjoy your trip guys!

[@Meister21]

9:25 What a cool-looking drone shot.

[@WMH-MUSIC]

Hey you guys didn’t fail… The weather and the Bridge are the reasons that you couldn’t continue in that direction not you A true failure would be to ignore all advice and get stuck or worse You did not fail, the road failed Be careful with all that’s going on down Alice Springs way crime wise and never take your eyes off your car or your valuables even for a moment day or night and you will be fine I think All the best guys, we will be thinking of you Always quality vlogs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kindest regards Nigel WMH Team - Australia 1:56

[@jonathont7866]

Strongly recommend, if you're going to go down south through to Adelaide; stop at Coober Pedy - it's an opal mining town and tourist destination, aside from the fascinating opal mining stuff the town is famous for being completely underground (due to extreme weather). If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to live like a fantasy Dwarf this is your chance. This is also your chance to visit Nitmiluk Gorge if you stop in Katherine - it's a very, very famous and picturesque place. Huge bummer you didn't get to finish (if you have time left on your visas maybe once you get back to Perth via the Nullarbor you can go up the west coast? the landscape in the top half of WA is quite extraordinary.) but in any event yet another reason to come back again for Australia Round 2. I mentioned this in the comments to your last video, but I don't know if you read them more than a day or so after posting - that water hole you visited a couple days back in Litchfield national park where everyone was swimming and you mentioned how it must be safe from Crocs? They just had to close it down because someone got bitten by a 2m croc, so you got in to see it just in time

[@OnePackWanderers]

The same water hole? Wow! I hope the man that was bit is OK.

[@jonathont7866]

@@OnePackWanderers wasn't too serious all things considered

[@Dockers6666]

Loved following you both, you both will be back, im sure. Gentle souls.

[@FionaEm]

Don't worry guys! Many a traveller's plans have come unstuck in Australia's unpredictable weather. I once got stuck in north Qld floods for 3 days bc my boyfriend thought he could drive fast enough to "beat the floods". He couldn't 😅 The main thing is that you're safe - and as you say, you get to see central Australia, which is pretty amazing. Can't wait to see what you think of Uluru and Kata Tjuta 😊

[@jonathanevans1298]

While in Alice try and get to the Desert Park if you can. It’s amazing! And recommended by David Attenborough!

[@retrodude9185]

You didn’t fail! Australia has some harsh unpredictable conditions. Your uploads are amazing. All the best to you both and hope you one day come back.

[@yewbtang1848]

This route is something that you had contemplated before and so don't be too bumped out. You'll get to see Uluru, one of the most famous landmarks of Australia. What saddens me is the realisation of your Australia roadtrip coming to an end. I only wished you had a longer visa stay so that you can explore every nook and cranny of this lovely country. I really enjoyed (and still enjoying) your roadtrip and have never missed a single video. I've been following your channel since the time you visited Kuala Lumpur, the city that I currently reside in. I wish you guys all the best and safe travels always! 🙏👍💪🥰

[@katecobb9278]

Hello. Please know that you have definitely not failed. The Australian conditions vary so much and can be very harsh. The rains this year over much of Australia have been very brutal and much heavier than usual. I live in Adelaide and we’ve just had the most rain in 4 decades! Getting your car bogged in the bull dust can last for weeks so you have definitely made the right decision. Take care the both of you!

[@mashoook]

Loving your adventures Tia & Cheveyo! You guys didn't fail and you've done more of it compared to how much I've done living here my whole life! Thanks for taking us on this adventure through Australia :)

[@pipingshriketravellers781]

Hi guys Sorry that the weather has turned on you. There is no failure when travelling as adaptability and taking the initiative are everything! We called into Whytes well in August 2022 and it was open so in less that 11 months it has been reduced to a broken down ghost town. Very sad. Uluru and Kata Tjuka will be highlights of your wonderful journey. We love your style humility and presentation. We will continue to follow you on your wonderful adventures-

[@darneyoung537]

Thank you for showing me parts of my country that I doubt I’ll ever see, it’s been absolutely amazing to be able to travel with you both. ❤❤ can’t wait for our next adventure ❤❤

[@Jules-zi5qf]

you two, wonderful, adventurous, delightful, decent, down to earth, beautiful Americans. Thanks for taking me through a journey around my beautiful island. I have one regret. WE DID NOT GET TO KEEP YOU. wIsh you nothing but joy and happiness in what ever you do in your life. One day you are going to make wonderful parents God bless you both. Cheers from Australia

[@dizzylizzy7582]

It's incredibly disappointing for you, but better to be safe. Most Australians haven't seen as much of this country as you have. Don't be too down, and how can you be down when you get to see Uluru! A stunningly beautiful and spiritual place. Thanks for sharing your journey (and keep warm!). It gets cold out there.

[@TheWW101]

A TikTokker I'm following was also halted at Kununurra trying to make her way to Broome via Fitzroy Crossing. I know this video is made a couple of days ago but as of yesterday the Fitzroy was open and she crossed it in her 2WD after waiting a day for traffic to clear ...

[@taniyascott5369]

Oh wow, you guy's made me a little emotional. I actually shed a tear 😭 that you didn't accomplish your mission & that your going to miss driving through the Kimberley range. But that's ok 👍 you've adapted! I hope Uluru is more than you expected.

[@mikewilson58]

A tip you needed back on the Nullabor- Typical pressures for soft sand would be 18 psi for a heavy vehicle, 15 psi for an average vehicle or 12 psi for a light vehicle. Fun fact Sedona's red rocks are 330Ma down south in SA - The Gawler Craton covers approximately 440,000 square kilometres of central South Australia. Its Precambrian crystalline basement crustal block was cratonised ca. 1550-1450 Ma. Prior to 1550 Ma the craton comprised a number of active Proterozoic orogenic belts extending back in time to at least 2450 Ma.

[@Snorl3y]

So glad you guys are continuing your trip! Definitely not a failure that you made this detour south. You still get to see the other beautiful parts of Aus :)

[@steelfabric]

Bit of a bummer you missed the west coast. Fantastic scenery. But, I guess, that leaves something for you to explore the next time you're here.

[@hazwald]

Shame you didn't get to see north Western Australia, it's one of a kind. At least you get to see more of the interior, and maybe you'll go up there another time!

[@megsybond]

Too bad you didn't get to Broome. Stupid floods! Don't think of it as failure - you've seen more of Australia than a lot of Aussies have seen, and it's an interesting diversion too. Chin up guys, and keep on keeping on!

[@ICrazyGreggy]

OMG Chev. I do exactly the same thing when I spot a tool on the side of the road! Ok, really I think we all forgot about the bridge at Fitzroy Crossing. Earlier this year, they were flooded out in a major flood event. The bridge was wrecked and it was given a 6 month or so repair schedule. I assume that they have a dry weather crossing beside the bridge that, of course was interrupted by the recent downpour in the North West. Totally glad you guys were able to adapt and head south. You most certainly didn't fail - the weather simply proved itself a bigger obstacle than you anticipated.Still, you get to do something on your next trips bucket list! That's a win right there.

[@findingoureden]

Glad y'all kept plugging along, even though you couldn't finish the route you wanted to. In many ways, it's just a different version of what y'all have done all through your travels, whether it be cancelled flights, injuries, illnesses, or whatever. You adapt and keep on going. 👍 And yeah, a postcard would be nice 😁

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Your humour and optimism in the face of life's obstacles is so refreshing. No failure there - if you'd ignored the warnings we might have lost you to the great unknown. Stay safe.

[@Deugzo1]

So good that you guys decided to head south & keep the adventure alive!!! Great work guys! Also I know this an obvious statement to make, but…….. u know you can go west from Uluṟu, right???? I don’t know your budget or time schedule but you can cut through & head up to Port Headland or Broome, then come down the coast into Perth!!! The great central road is dirt though & u do need to get a permit to travel through Aboriginal land… permits are easy, good old google!!

[@lynne831]

4WD only west from Yulara (Uluru)

[@artistjoh]

Going south means that you can go to the opal mining town of Coober Pedy where people live underground, and you will be able to stay in underground accommodation. The drive to Alice Springs is beautiful. Ayers Rock is okay. I prefer the Olgas. Now you know why a 4WD is advisable in the northwest. Gives you more options if a road gets closed, but it also gets you into gorgeous out of the way places. 2WD is only good for the main roads. Had you stayed north Kakadu would have been beautiful.

[@justiceO8149]

Notes for SA - Kimba has a big thing! She's pretty cute ;) There are also loads of regional art works on a grand scale on the grain silos. The head of the bight is hosting the whales - up from Antartica giving birth and a bucket list thing I havent done yet! Whyalla is hosting the (worlds ?) largest cuttlefish breeding event - you can swim in with them or do a glass bottom boat tour!! I kid you not. Worth a look, fascinating nature, recently protected from fishing industry and pulling the tourists ❤ And the tip of the Eyre peninsula is cold but beautiful and nearly deserted this time of the year - that could be your new lap, of the EP! Good travels !

[@michellecameron5850]

What a shame about Whycliffe Well Roadhouse, we have been there a few times while it was still a vibrant, bustling place to stop. Such a fun place to take the kids. Alice Springs is great and there is a lot to see and do around there, not just Ayres Rock / Uluru. Kings Canyon is a beautiful hike. Please go to the Tourist Centre and go see the beautiful places of the MacDonnell Ranges! They are stunning.

[@Helith99]

It's always disappointing when plans don't work out because of stuff you can't control, but don't blame yourselves, you didn't fail, the road failed you!. On the plus side you get to visit Alice Springs and Uluru / Kata Tutja and maybe King's Canyon too. We did the drive from Darwin to Adelaide ourselves a few years back and it's an amazing journey with so many interesting places to see in the red centre. You must stop in Coober Pedy too, the landscape around there is just unreal and there's old opal mines you can visit and even noodle for opals yourself and half the town lives in underground houses.

[@Tarek-mh5li]

So glad you guys are persistenting with this amazing journey through our beautiful country. I love that wherever you've gone, you've realised the charm of different cities, small towns and especially the vast outback. My family and I have been following your adventures, and you inspire us to see more of our own country. So glad you came to Adelaide too, was great seeing our city on YT. Were travelling to Melbourne next week and will definitely take the time to explore and enjoy the journey.

[@lorrywin32]

Love watching you guys! Thanks for taking us on your adventure! 😊

[@stephanburgess654]

Hi guys. You didn't fail the weather beat you. In your last video I said I hope you beat the weather and storms. The north west of Australia has been hit by some very uncharacterized weather this year with the water levels reaching the highest they have ever been. The Fitzroy bridge was damaged earlier in the year and many homes and businesses being totally destroyed for the first time ever. It's just good that you were not caught in the storms and flooding. At lest you get to see Alice Springs faster than expected. Yes it was a long detour but at least your safe. You still have covered more of Australia than most Australians, including myself. Stay safe and continue enjoying your trip.

[@tironibusmaximus6100]

hahah you guys are braver than me, that alien park is some Wolf Creek type crap right there 🤣🤣🤣

[@jesseg1699]

wherever you guys are we are along for the ride! :)

[@jenniferharrison8915]

😢😪 So sad! Plans need to be somewhat flexible in Australia, but yes I was really looking forward to seeing Blueberry take on all of Australia - maybe the movie! 🤔 Come on Tia, a free tool, a free opal, a free chunk of gold, who knows? 😂 Wow, best footage I've ever seen of the Outback! 😃 I'm never going to Wycliffe, good capture, great sound effects! 😵(😁) Glad you're safe! 🙋🐜🤗

[@kerryp3079]

Hi Tia & Cheveyo You both always embrace the adventure that is travel (& life). Love your positive attitude & flexibility in adapting to the unexpected & coming up with another plan. Glad you are getting to see The Red Centre & look forward to seeing your next trip (& lap completion) when you return to Oz. Good times & safe travels. ❤ Cheers from Brissie 🌺 Another beautiful postcard Tia. 😊 Safe travels

[@tareskisloki8579]

You may not have done the lap, but you've covered more of the country than most Aussie's ever will. I had heard of that alien place, didn't realise they'd shut down, I guess it was the pandemic that stopped travellers for months (I will add that I've never understood the urge to destroy stuff like that). Hopefully you get to see Uluru with some water running off it, they've had a lot of rain recently, that's a rare sight to see for anyone.

[@brianward7724]

Failing in your context is stepping on a curled-up snake you didn't see. Don't let it 'bug' you; you'll still see lots and lots of things to reminisce about when you're old and grey! Btw, I LOVE your exuberance! Wish it was contagious through videos..... Best wishes for the rest of your trip!

[@LisaS23N]

You didnt fail. Alice and Uluru were obviously calling you. Youve got this far maybe checkout Coober Pedy as well now. Gee you were brave in the ghost town. Bit disappointing, to know tho there are people just vandalising and busting up whats been left in this abandoned town. Stay safe 🤗

[@julz_7773]

You're unlucky, at the beginning of January this year a Cyclone(Hurricane) parked itself over that area for over a week and dumped an ungodly amount of rain which washed away the existing bridge in Fitzroy Crossing. The temporary one I guess is closed now as well from those recent rains. You could detour south past Alice Springs and backtrack over the Nullarbor then head north, it's really fantastic this year up there.

[@karenmcneill2602]

You guys are so great! I am very sorry you missed doing the lap for yourselves but there's always next time! And just think, you'd not have seen that bizarre alien world...now there is outback adventure 😉😆. Phew, what a place! Thanks for sharing it. I loved the Devil's Marbles. They are beautiful. Kinda reminds me of the NZ Moraki Boulders, but they are on a beach. My Dad thought they were the most boring things! My sister and I insisted on seeing them each time we went that way LOL. Sweet potatoes are yuk...sorry Tia! But my taste buds tell me not to eat them or face the consequences! I'm with Cheveyo on this one 🖒🖒🖒. Adore the bloopers!!! Stay safe guys.

[@audreyburton5367]

Such is life ❤ You get to see Uluru 🎉. Love the card you made, Tia. Safe travels.

[@JulesCello]

Have been following videos for a while -and they’re awesome! You guys haven’t failed, just forcing a longer Aussie trip! Uluru would be amazing, enjoy!

[@megsybond]

Totally with Tia - sweet potatoes over regular potatoes!

[@adrianspencermusic203]

I have only just discovered your channel and videos and am loving them. As a former soldier in the Australian Army I was posted to Darwin, but Adelaide is home, and am enjoying the videos of your trip down the Stuart Highway. Bringing back some memories. I notice you didn't video the town in the centre of Australia, The town of Ti Tree is the same distance from from the coast in every direction. Love the postcard too.

[@TeaAddict]

Ah thats such a bummer!! Definitely not a "fail" though, please don't think of it that way. A fail would be something that you could control that you lost control of - you cant control unseasonal flooding in the northwest of Australia! It so exciting that you're continuing on south to see Uluru, you guys can always see Broome next time ❤️❤️ The alien stuff was hilarious btw (and very creepy!!). Elvis was clearly abducted by them a few times.

[@robertharwood9787]

This is authentic to a lot of people’s experience crossing northern parts of Australia. A lot of people end up having to add several days to their trip to get back home via some pretty extreme detours due to flooding… or fires depending on the season.

[@izzaduck8896]

Ahh! "The best laid plans of mice and men do oft times go awry" - Robert Burns. Seems to me that Uluru wasn't going to let you leave... especially after viewing so many of the 'big things' around Australia, you practically tempted fate! 😉 Intrepid travellers are frequently tested and challenged to find a different path that others might follow - you passed the test with flying colours!!! 🏆 NO fails or flies on either of you - keep up the good job. 😃

[@lindyralph8792]

this video was so good. I'm a 54 year old Australian woman and went to the NT a couple of times when I was a kid. My uncle was a ranger and worked at Uluru when it was till called Ayers Rock so we drove from country Victoria to visit in the 70s, way before there was a resort there. Then they moved to Katherine and my parents took us on a trip around Australia and we went to Katherine, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek and Darwin. I have photos of the Devils Marbles and I remember being Stranded in Alice Springs because the Todd river was flooded. The outback is such a strange place and your travels have made me nostalgic. I"m really enjoying it thanks xx

[@crushingretirement]

So what you guys are experiencing here with your "national diversion" to Perth via other routes is what I lived with for all my adult life teaching up north in Western Australia. You would plan a holiday for 6 months or so and one lousy night of rain would see all these plans go to hell. I have spent weeks at some places waiting for waters to drop and for bridges to be repaired - so absolutely the right decision. Once you get over that disappointment though you'll make all new memories and share those as is your journey now. There's so much to see on the way back to Perth that there will be heaps of new fresh content for you guys to show. Just no more "GIANT" stuff though please!!! Haha just joking. Love your channel - so nice and fresh and as an Aussie nice to see your take on things downunder. All the best - - your videos make my day!🚙🚙🚙🚙

[@dennisferrell3662]

This is a "no fail" trip! I'm very much looking forward to seeing Alice Springs and Uluru through your lens. We've been to Australia several times but haven't managed to get there. Also, there's a great book called "A Town Like Alice" written by Nevil Shute, which is a highly entertaining read. loved your Whitehaven postcard!

[@phillipevans9414]

Dont tell blueberry...but you could just sell (trade in) her and buy a 4x4 and continue your lap, if you are desperate to finish it (although, for "blueberry" money, you're probably not gonna get much of a 4x4, so you've probably made the more prudent choice). Cheers!

[@petery3523]

You will be driving past the Flinders Ranges just before you arrive at Port Augusta in South Australia. Definitely worth visiting with spectacular scenery and gravel roads that are doable in a 2WD. Enjoy the remainder of your journey 👍

[@hosa85]

If you guys are in Alice for a day or two would love to drop off a care package 🎉

[@starlapse365]

I'm sad you guys couldn't complete the big lap with Blueberry but a little silver lining is that you can go to Owl Springs! and now you have even more reason to visit Australia again! Also, the drone footage is gorgeous! As always, thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@mcduffchannel]

Sweet Potatoes = Goated Potatoes In that breath, I was cheering for you guys to finish the loop. Sorry we make crappy bridges :p but you gave it a serious red hot go and im equally impressed. Great work, and you've secured a fan to watch the rest of your travels!

[@terrymarshall4964]

Hi Tia and Cheveyo. This is the 1st time I have seen your channel and came across this because I am researching for our lap. When I saw blueberry in the background early on in the video I thought this is not something that I am seeking (ie want more 4WD tracks) but the energy and care you have for each other captivated me. The 2 of you really have something special together, its very evident in this video, you are very lucky. Totally loved this episode and now going to view the rest of your videos because this was so entertaining. BTW, the edits at the end summed everything up when Tia said said I love you. I am not an emotional person at all, quite a stereo typical Aussie Male, but honestly, that was nice to see and summed up nicely what was very obvious to see during the video. Thanks for sharing, I will remember this video for a long time. Cheers, Terry.