A few pics from the weekend

[Shewie]

I hooked up with the guys north of the border for some canoe camping at the weekend, a very chilled out affair, mostly spent under the 'chute dodging the rain and chilly winds. It was good to be back up there and I hope to get a lot more in again this year, some pics ...

Landed at the beach


The view for the weekend, although it wasn't always as sunny as this






Stephen getting his camp sorted out


Josh's bivvy under an old Hennessy tarp I think


Mine up, my quilts are getting some air time after being packed for days




I had a nice little paddle out in the setting sun


Looking back to camp, pre 'chute




We had a visitor in camp in the evenings




Stephens new shiny toy


Chris away for some sailing on day two




Stephen chilling under the 'chute


Big guy came back on the second night, it was too cold and wet for the third though


Getting brave, he actually came right under the 'chute after the other guys had gone to bed




A nice weekend despite the rain and the chill, Josh caught a nasty bug and spent most of the trip in bed, get well soon mate. We had the usual lottery of whether we'd make it back to the mainland again this morning, the winds had really picked up over night and the forecast wasn't great. Once we were all up we made the quick decision to pack and get out of dodge while we still could, there'd been a lull in the wind and we managed to get away in good time, timing it nicely before it got a bit squally again.

Looking forward to the next one lads.

[ian c]

That looks like a very nice place glad you had a good time and like the photos.

[rawfish111]

Bloody big squirrels in Yorkshire!

Nice pics and write up cheers

[luresalive]

Brilliant, looks absolutely superb!

[JonnyP]

Looks great up there.
Is the stove/charger any good..? Better than a solar one in weather like you had I guess.
What does wallaby taste like..?

[BJ]

Amazingly light for the photo's which are super. another good trip.

[suggy]

Great Pictures Rich, thanks for sharing

[Tony1948]

Did you guys now there were wallabys up thair or was it a great shock?great pic's

[JonnyP]

Did you guys now there were wallabys up thair or was it a great shock?great pic's

Lol.. You can just imagine.. Late at night, sat round the fire, belly full of beer, and then these eyes looking at you from outside the chute. You look closer as your heart starts to race and you see a kangaroo.. WTF..!!

[butchthedog]

Excellent post, really enjoyed the story/pictures. You lucky lot, well done fella's.