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Well, as well as the woodland camping I have also been out in the canoe together with fellow inmate LOL.
We were lucky enough to be tipped off about a possible wild camp spot and so risked carrying a little bit more cooking gear and ‘real’ food than we normally take with us.
Despite a long walk from the car parking spot to the river it was worth the effort. The river is pretty weedy but we had planned it as a short paddle due to the forecast weather not being great so wasn’t too bad.
On arrival at our spot we set about setting up camp - me with my hammock and LOL in his pup tent.
Still early, we headed out for another paddle to scout some more of the river. It was at this point the heavens opened and we had to seek shelter under a willow tree.
Back to the camp spot and time for dinner - sautéed potatoes with spices, local butcher shop pork sausages and 5 bean mix in a spicy tomato sauce. Lovely. A great evening was spent and was further enhanced with a visit from ‘Simon, A Bloke In The Woods’. Top chap.
The next morning we cooked a traditional bannock cake with the recipe copied from the book ‘Song Of The Paddle’. This was served with New Zealand honey and was delicious - we both ate plenty even though we were still full from the previous evenings feast!
It was then a quick pack-up and back to the cars. Sadly I had to get home as we are in the process of moving and I still had lots to do.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
We were lucky enough to be tipped off about a possible wild camp spot and so risked carrying a little bit more cooking gear and ‘real’ food than we normally take with us.
Despite a long walk from the car parking spot to the river it was worth the effort. The river is pretty weedy but we had planned it as a short paddle due to the forecast weather not being great so wasn’t too bad.
On arrival at our spot we set about setting up camp - me with my hammock and LOL in his pup tent.
Still early, we headed out for another paddle to scout some more of the river. It was at this point the heavens opened and we had to seek shelter under a willow tree.
Back to the camp spot and time for dinner - sautéed potatoes with spices, local butcher shop pork sausages and 5 bean mix in a spicy tomato sauce. Lovely. A great evening was spent and was further enhanced with a visit from ‘Simon, A Bloke In The Woods’. Top chap.
The next morning we cooked a traditional bannock cake with the recipe copied from the book ‘Song Of The Paddle’. This was served with New Zealand honey and was delicious - we both ate plenty even though we were still full from the previous evenings feast!
It was then a quick pack-up and back to the cars. Sadly I had to get home as we are in the process of moving and I still had lots to do.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
when your viewing pictures like these it always seems (more out in the wilderness ) when a canoe is involved 