Bush camping ain’t no walk in the park. Firstly you are normally miles from civilisation. No electricity, no drinking water, no proper toilets, no showers, no shops and worse still, no internet connection! If you arrive late (after 5pm) you have to set up in the dark which is tricky when you need to check the area for spiders and snakes.
Talking of spiders, we saw our first big one on the wall of a toilet in Agnes Rock. It was huge and hairy, possibly a huntsman. Unfortunately I had my trollies down my ankles at the time. You can picture the scene! That said, other than big garden spiders, we haven’t seen any others. For those of you out there with a spider phobia like me, don’t let it put you off visiting this country. The gossip about them is worse than the reality, well in winter anyway!
The advantages are huge however. You are generally camped in the most beautiful spots, away from the tourists and bogans (look that one up). The landscapes are amazing and the sky at night is amazing…pitch black with a billion stars. There is also a sense of achievement at the end when you’ve survived a few days without changing your knickers or washing your hair!
Oh dear no comments here either.
Bogan – sounds like you are living up to your reputation, LADY Claire.I didn’t realise you were a snob. Try not to get too taken in by this Australian jargon. Talking about education I am pleased to say that our school achieved ‘outstanding’ in our Ofsted inspection last week. I was so pleased for all concerned.
I am beginning to loose track (dementia maybe) but I haven’t heard anything about Robbies Dad who I thought was going to accompany you part way into the bush. I probably got it wrong.
Must go got some more gardening to do.
Love grandad
xxxx
massive spider, I
ooooppps (as Bronte would say) anyway where was I …massive spider you should have got roaring rob on the scene! Imagine what poor spider thought of Claire…the Aussie spider is not used to the sight of an English tourist! All spiders beware, Claire has a loo with a view!!!
Wait till you come back to my room, I have a new spider model that is impossible to miss!!
Jade and mumxxoo