First day in a while with no reception, no people, no power, washing machine, noise. It felt numbing at first and then you get used to it. It is just you and no-one else for KMs whichever way you look. It becomes less scary and more empowering. It didn’t rain Read more…
I wanted to take it easy today. I asked for a late checkout, I bummed around. Finally caught up with some emails, phone calls, family and friends. Decided on my final destination to be Fowlers Bay. A little bit off the beaten trail – but that’s where the great stories Read more…
Forecast for today – really windy and sand storms. At least it is a little bit different than last couple of days of frying pan heat. The usual packing up, shower, quick breakfast and I’m on my way. I wanted to stop for brunch/lunch at the recommended cafe – L’Anse Read more…
Decisions, decisions, decisions – do I stay in Adelaide with nothing to do but comfortable with aircon or do I suck it up and carry on. I decided to suck it up and get on with it – part of the experience I thought. I did spend some time thinking Read more…
I got up super early. Fan was still hanging on the window – it ran out of battery. I didn’t even bother unpacking the sleeping bag. Don’t remember falling asleep. I just had an empty 1.5L water bottle sitting next to me. I checked the weather forecast – one of Read more…
Top box on a budget During my few weeks on the road I have been fighting with daily task of strapping my food bag with bungee cords to the rear rack. Every time I wanted some food I had to take bungee cords off, potentially removing all other bungee cords Read more…
Wow, this place is going to be hard to beat. So close yet so far from everything and everyone. No annoying flies, mosquitoes, noise and people. I got up in the morning, made myself some coffee, grab a book, fishing rood and I went to enjoy my morning. It is Read more…
I finally had a good night sleep. No snorers, animals trying to find some food in the camp site etc. Got up nice and refreshed, quick shower (I’m in heaven). The usual pack up and go. I found that there is a park right on the border of VIC and Read more…
So, overnight trip on Spirit Of Tasmania back to Melbourne. I thought I could save some coin by going on recliners – kind of like my dad’s lazy boy – except it has USB and normal power plug. I mean is it really worth paying extra $40 or so for Read more…
Got up and unfortunately the rain has not stopped. It has turned into showers though which gave me some hope that I might just be able to get my tent together. I packed up as much as I could, cooked myself some breakfast – I couldn’t delay my departure any Read more…