Jacqui Craigs and Kim Collcott are making headway on their camel trek from Perth to the vast Nullarbor Plain, carrying plenty of water but forgoing showers because: 'You'll die of thirst before you die of being dirty.'
When embarking on a months-long camel trek through some of the world's most dry and inhospitable terrain, it's crucial to ensure your supplies will last.Perth couple Jacqui Craigs and Kim Collcott are travelling from Northam to Eucla then back againMs Craigs said they had been overwhelmed with offers of support from strangers they'd met along the way
Unable to enter into the Northern Territory, the couple decided on a new plan: to head to Eucla on the vast Nullarbor Plain, then cut through to Geraldton and head back to Northam. "We've got cooking implements, we've got food, we have one bag each for our own personal clothing, and that's quite minimal."The couple have taken time off work for their adventure, with Mr Collcott employed in the air-conditioning industry and Ms Craigs in community services.
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