We're back!!!!!!

Hey everyone.
Made it back home in one piece after out very fist big trip away.
Was a fantastic, amazing experience for all of us.
Having been my first big trip away I was slightly overwhelmed by how far away from anything we were. Was just so out of my comfort zone. But I very quickly got over that and enjoyed ever bit of the trip (apart from the dust).
We covered just over 4000km I think it was. Went to Innamincka (via Noccundra). Love Innamincka, I know there's not much there but just a really nice place - and the ppl there are great. Was really disappointed with the Strzelecki Track, nothing like I thought it would be. Stayed a few nights at Leigh Creek which was great, and a few nights at Farina. Arrived at Farina in the middle of a dust storm. I was tired and cranky and sick of dust and just did not want to stay there...however hubby said I had no choice! Next morning, after the dust and wind was gone it was just sheer bliss.
Went to Marree, and then out to Muloorina Station for a few nights. Was a lovely place to camp, really worth the trip. Saw Lake Eyre....words cant describe it.
Lake Eyre was our final destination before we turned around and headed for home. Stayed at Camerons Corner. We were the only ones there so it was great to get to know the guys and girls there.
Had a few car probs. Nothing mechanical. Was all mainly due to the rough, corrigated roads. I think out bullbar was the first to go. Bolts snapped and it ended up on the roof. Winch came loose, axel almost fell out of the wheel hub. Battery got a hole in it and leaked (although that didnt die till we were back in cilvilization). I think the biggest prob we had was when the back window on the surf wouldnt open as the motor died so we were unable to get into the back at all. And as we have drawers in the back we were stuffed as most of our stuff was in the drawers. thank god we were back in Bourke by the time this happened. So the last few nights of our trip were spent in motel rooms but still had a fantastic time.