BRIEFING OUR FIRST DOMESTIC FLIGHT IN AUSTRALIA

We have received confirmation that all has been resolved in Cairns and we officially have the documents needed to allow us to continue our travels through Australia as planned.

Everyone is so focused this evening.

The weather looks good with blue skies ahead plus they are predicting tail winds, a first on this Journey - and to have both at the same time - we'll be spoiled!







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