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| Male King Parrot wondering why it takes me so long to prepare his breakfast |
When this little fella got up this morning, he certainly didn’t dream of becoming the first photo model on my blog.
I spend a bit of time on trip preparations, tightened a few screws on the camper trailer, lubricate locks, unsubscribe from some e-mail newsletters — who needs cheap home loans in the Outback?
A first pack list is composed. Mine is about the optical and electronic gadgets: 2 digital SLR cameras, 2 water-proof compact ones, 2 binoculars, a laptop, the iPad with a “Campgrounds Australia” app, smart phones, walkie-talkies. All with chargers for car as well as conventional sockets. I start wondering: Is this going to be a camping trip? Neil Armstrong didn’t have half as many gadgets on him when he conquered the moon. Modern blessings, I assume — we all can’t do without anymore.
Once again I realise that Sydney weekends almost always feel like short holidays. We have sandwiches at a little café right on the beach, watch the surfers, try —unsuccessfully— to spot migratory whales. No drama, we will catch up with them up at Hervey Bay. During the day t-shirts and shorts are all you need. Sunglasses are a must. But once the sun has set, it gets chilly. In anticipation of the trip we have a campfire in our garden, not bad.
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| "Look, mum, hands-free!" |
Now off to bed reading the book that I have to return to the library before our departure. Another piece of trip preparation.
