I set my alarm, but didn't need to anxiety woke me early!
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| Susan's Shaksouka (photo courtesy Pete Dobre) |
Camels were saddled, and packs loaded with lunch provisions, the first riders climbed aboard and set off. I set off on foot a good 2 minutes behind as I had misplaced my glasses. Thankfully Pete gave me a ride on the running board of his 4wd while I did an impersonation of Rose from Titanic and I caught up with the others.
Striding ahead the kids (Sara, Luke and Ebony) and I located Ron's Creek our lunch location and awaited the riders. The main challenge was warding off the flies. I know I tried to eat my sandwich through my fly net!
I was infused with a sense of adventure as we set off after lunch towards Mayo's Hut "in that direction", no map, no GPS, just the knowledge it was to the left of a southern peak of the Elder Range. Note to self - research the landscape features and learn to use a compass, or remember the GPS!
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| Shade on the bank of Ron's Creek |
Luke and I ambled along eventually locating the signpost to Mayo's Hut. I took a happy snap to celebrate the walking of another section of the Heysen Trail.
After waiting for the girls to catch up we found they had met up with the camels and the rest of the guests, as I waved to the group I was aware of the stricken look on Karen's face as the camels became unsettled at my appearance. She swears they all jumped in the air when the saw me in my hat, fly net, walking poles and gaiters. "Susan show your face, show you are human" was the chant, don't think I am going to live this down!
Sherilee had the hut fire burning, so I set about organizing the leg of lamb campfire roast with roast potatoes and carrots, corn and zucchini. We experimented with bananas studded with chocolate and cooked on the campfire for dessert. Apparently they were good, I don't like bananas though.
After laughter, wine and dishes, the group retired to bed, for the New Zealanders their first experience in a swag.
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| Ron's Creek |
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| Sunset and Campfire |
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