thanks guys. the departure is only one week away now, and all is ready more or less. Medicine cabinet, trip planner, sand ladders, water tanks, new CB radio, excellent one too, and loads and loads of other things. I was planning to take pictures and write about it to publish in one of the LR magazines but they didn't seem to interested. On the other hand National Geographic Traveller showed interest in my article and pictures so perhaps a full coverage of the event will be in there. Can't wait to test out the new camera and lenses as well, as they'll be used quite heavy duty, like the car and patience.
regards, and promise will get back with impressions, images and most likel a few "how to replace ... at night in the desert" observations
T.