About Me

I quit “normal” life on September 7, 2016 and travelled around the US until September 28th, 2017. It was this expedition that inspired me to write and publish a daily journal for myself and my family and friends. Astro Tracks was the story of my journey across the great continent of North America, a time shared with the loveliest blue van, my Astro. She wasn’t the only thing I fell in love with on my journey.

When I said goodbye to the Astro, I went home to Australia for some time on the farm. I built a car with my Dad, spent Christmas with family I hadn’t seen in years, travelled the Great South West and made it back to my real home in Brisbane. Brisbane wasn’t quite enough for me so I made it back to California for another stab at “normal” life. It lasted about five years.

On October 16, 2023, I was at it again. Still in a blue van, but now a much bigger one. Working remotely full time, Cleo and I hit the road in Berta on a journey not only to discover but to heal.

I am 34 years old, an automotive engineer by trade and an outdoorsy person at heart. This blog will be active as long as I’m doing interesting stuff. There will be no social media posts since I live for my own experiences, not for the status. If you like this blog, I guess I’ll never know…

~Astro Chick