Coming in late on this, but....wishing you 2 EXACTLY the trip you've been dreaming about!!
It's a FANTASTIC place to travel and visit and you'll meet the most incredible folks in the most unbelievable places...forgetting politics and religion, those Yanks are just stumpingly friendly and helpfull.
A good number of crackpots for sure...., but the majority is very much like Aussie country folks used to be in years gone by.
There'll be a lot of obstacles and hard work in this ride even when you're there....but I can't wait for those glowing eyes and bubbling yarns when you guys get back. It'll be good...
REAL GOOD!!
Spent an extra minute at Crater Lake for me yer hear?
Now get the hell outta here!