We were up to say goodbye to Craig and Ev before they headed out of camp and then packed up in a leisurely fashion. The wind was chilly and rain threatened, plus we were both still feeling pretty tired and ragged. Maybe today was not the time to try the climb up to Rawnsley Bluff.Continue reading “Relaxed touring day Wilpena and Arkaroo Rock 13/6/23”
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Manawarra Orienteering 12/6/23
We lay warm and snug in our beds and listened to the sounds of the others heading out to help set up the event for the day. We were glad to have a bit longer to lie there in the warm. There was lots of movement across the campsites because it was the last dayContinue reading “Manawarra Orienteering 12/6/23”
SA Long Champs Wilpena Creek 11/6/23
We couldn’t avoid the day finally arriving, so we met it face on and early in the hopes that we could make the best of what we had to come. With toilet tents and signs loaded in the van (and friends bringing the emptied Porta Potties a little later on) we headed on out toContinue reading “SA Long Champs Wilpena Creek 11/6/23”
Rawnsley Orienteering 10/6/23
We had a lazy start to the day. The relaxation of the time was greatly affected by a phone call from one of the orienteers who rang to say that he was unable to bring the toilets which we had arranged for him to tow up from Jamestown. Unfortunately the lights on the toilets wereContinue reading “Rawnsley Orienteering 10/6/23”
Midweek Training at Wirra Wirra
Adrian asked if we could set courses some time this year for mid-week training. After our last disastrous effort we were a bit reticent, but said yes. We thought that it might be good to have some training in the rocks and forest with fairly poor visibility at Wirra Wirra, so asked if we couldContinue reading “Midweek Training at Wirra Wirra”
Weekend North of Adelaide
We had an excellent long weekend catching up with friends, walking and enjoying the countryside near Melrose.