The Gateway to the Nullarbor

Daily miles: 25.09 | Total miles: 8,156.72

My alarm rang a little after 6am. I was warm and cozy in my sleeping bag but knew it was time to move. I pulled on a jacket, packed everything inside the tent as neatly as possible, then crawled out into the cool morning. I made a quick cold coffee, laid out my packing plan, and enjoyed watching the sunrise in the distance. By around 7:30am, I was back on the highway and ready to walk.

The morning was perfect — no flies, no wind, a crisp, cool sky overhead. About a mile and a half into my day, I met Gerald, a local farmer who stopped to ask about my journey. We had a short, friendly chat before I carried on, and he said he might call a few people in Ceduna to let them know I was coming. "Sure, mate!" I smiled and kept going.

The rest of the morning was hours of steady walking — the kind that lets you slip into a rhythm and just enjoy the moment. I’m really starting to appreciate this new routine of long walking days. The flies eventually joined me about an hour in, and because there was no wind to keep them away, I wore my head net nearly the entire time. Despite that, I felt good, smiling most of the way into Ceduna.

And today is special — I am officially halfway through my world run! Over 8,000 miles are now behind me. Reaching this point feels both surreal and deeply satisfying. It’s not just about the number, but about every day, every challenge, every lesson that has brought me here. Halfway is a reminder that dreams are built one mile, one step, one choice at a time — and I’m already living mine.

Reaching Ceduna felt like entering a new chapter. The first thing I saw was the small airport, then houses, a warehouse, an electrical shop, the post office — a real little outback town. I went grocery shopping, then wandered to a hotel near the sea and jetty. But I decided to find something cheaper and ended up in a neighborhood with a mix of abandoned houses, barking dogs behind fences, and a different kind of charm.

Steve answered the door and welcomed me in — a basic but comfortable place to stay, with laundry facilities and a warm, homely feel. I’m grateful to share the space with Steve and another guest tonight.

I’m tired now and ready to sleep. Tomorrow, the Nullarbor experience begins. A whole new adventure.

Take care, Andrea