The daring British duo of Ben Fogel and James Cracknell have announced an expedition to cross Australia on foot.
The pair will follow in the footsteps of a Victorian expedition which failed to finish. The unsuccessful attempt in August of 1860, saw a similarly adventurous pair fail. Englishman William Wills and Irishman Robert Burke successfully accomplished the 2000-mile first leg of the journey only to expire on the return journey following abandonment by their support team.
However, the challenge has been completed subsequently; 5 months being the quickest time to date. The pair will have to brave severe heat, deadly creepy-crawlies and dingoes. They will employ the services of camels to carry vital supplies of food and water.
Like any of the best explorers, the pair are doing it because it’s a great idea and no other reason.
Good luck chaps.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/