I have become quite proficient at talking Hungarian camp ground owners into letting me pitch for the night even when the site is closed for the off-season. It does have its drawbacks. The first night I was locked in from 4pm, second night no water, third night no hot water.
Lesson 2 - Don't Breathe
As the night temperatures routinely drops below zero, snow being an added feature, the real problem isn't cold, it's claminess. As you breathe and perspire at night the water doesn't want to leave. It just sticks around. And sticks to you, in the sleeping bag.
Lesson 3 - No Reserve Tank
The biggest problem of all is lasting through the night. How can I say this? My tank just isn't big enough. So around 2am you are faced with lying awake all night or facing freezing temperatures outside. Quite a dilema, no wonder Sally gave up camping years ago. And my final advice is: camp alone. These are not the sort of things you want to share even with your closest partner.
Now for that cold shower
Saddleman - Biking with Intent
it was the hedgehog/rat in the tent that did me in!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very friendly mouse. I should have kept quiet about it, then you would have been with me now
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