During this three days 'camp' the temps hovered up to 33.3 deg. celcius (that's nudging 92 degrees fahrenheit). Mother Nature is fickle; it is our Autumn for heavens sake.
All the 'warm-layers' I'd packed in anticipation of the 'it can get cold up there' warnings, came back home, unused. Thinking like a boy-scout (of which I've never been), "being prepared" proved to be a total waste of time ... and energy. Just ask friends who'd helped me with my luggage; no, better not!
How do you ever get your head around the fear of being caught out in the cold without that wonderfully cosy fleece jacket, the padded sleeveless jacket, several long-sleeved t's and umpteen merino singlets, for just in case?
Had the camp been in the U.K. I'd have been close to being adequately catered for. Will my friends ever forgive me for over-thinking the packing bit?
Crystal clear water tinkled its way over worn river stones, offering tranquil background 'music'.
...a parting shot as we moved on; the perfect bonsai. I'd love to see this again, in a few years time.
The sound of water is very relaxing. Looks like a pretty place for birding. Beautiful shots!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful beautiful nature there Carole.
ReplyDeleteYou've had quite a few wonderful days there.
For the time of year it is very hot in your country, while here for the time of year is extremely cold.
Greetings Irma
I love the second last shot of the babbling brook. Packing in this season is a bit hit and miss. I take layers. Tshirt ,fleece, jacket and just in case a merino thin lightweight thermal.
ReplyDeleteNice post - and the one before.
ReplyDeleteI remember my first Australian camping trip - I think I took more clothes that the other fours people in the group put together - and I still carry more stuff than most. Old habits die hard!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
Nice place for birding! Running water can be quite musical.
ReplyDeletegosh, those trees of yours! so beautiful! sorry about the overpacking. 90+ F is quite warm! yikes!
ReplyDeleteI like that second and last pictures very much Carole....nice place there.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
What a wonderful place this is, Carole!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces of photography, and the river, so cool.
ReplyDeleteTrickling water makes a relaxing background sound and the birds love that as much as we do.
ReplyDeleteNicely captured....nice birds on your last post too - having computer connection problems so leaving my comment here! Never heard of those two birds...live and learn!
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
What a great place to be!!
ReplyDeleteAnd overpacking....I know all about that :-)
That's a beautiful place! It reminds me of some of the streams I've fished here in the states. You certainly wouldn't be the first person to over pack! haha!
ReplyDeleteOh you just never know! Our family went on a late Spring/ early Summer vacation to the mountains once, decided at the last minute that the van was too crowded, and all left our heavy winter coats behind, determined we wouldn't need them. Turned out to be quite a snow in those mountains and we all had chattering teeth for the week!
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