One of the things I love about blogging my journeys, is the excitement, interaction and suggestions I gather before I embark upon my intrepid journey. During a conversation with friends over the impending outback adventure, the subject of the almighty Australian fly settles into the conversation. How will I cope? What actions will I take? I’ll need spray, a swat, a twig of eucalyptus, a netted hat – ah, I quell the chatter – I’m more of a cork kind of gal…

Fortunately for me, I have friends and colleagues who hold me to my word. I arrive at the desk on Monday morning to find I’m the new owner of swankiest wide brim hat that both Steve ‘Crikey’ Irwin and the Leyland Brothers would be proud of.

There is much ado as to the best way to secure the corks – where will I gather the corks from? Alas, the solution is immediately upon me. The hat will be become my journey, it will develop over time – the corks, will come from the champagne I drink along the way…

So here’s my commitment to you – for each blog post, I’ll give you an update of the hat – I believe it will be a personality all of its own, so a name is appropriate – thoughts?