Normally I ‘rabbit’ on about growing veg and shooting rabbits, but there is one part of my life that keeps me sane….camping.
It’s a must, it’s mandatory, it’s vital, it’s life giving and soul saving. It’s that hour at night you get to stare deep into the flickering of the camp fire, get mesmerised and release all those thoughts that have been bringing you down. It’s that realisation that we make life complicated with things, when in reality all we need is the basics. It’s being humbled by looking up at the stars. It’s being honest to yourself, and not being caught up in fashion, trends, hype and peer pressure. When was the last time you where honest to yourself? For me this is a time when I reassess everything. I’m quiet, reserved, deep in thought. I love the travel to the camp, it encourages great anticipation.
This trip I had good camp vibes. I love that everything is harder than normal. Boiled water is precious. Fresh food is precious. Sleep is blissful. Nature is everywhere. And it’s beautiful.
Whole Larder Love 
Thank you for sharing your summer holidays. Now I live in Indonesia I really really miss the Australian landscape and its sounds and smells. I envy your camping trips so much.
It’s a beautiful place! I hope these pics can ease you yearning for the Aussie landscape!
To die for. I am already planning.
Absolutely LOVE the photography – exquisite!
Magic.. I’m off with the pixes as I read this..
Hi Rohan
Love the photos, looks very peaceful!
I’m not a camper, so this may be a stupid question, but I have to ask: Why is the tent on the roof of the car?
Well it was a concept born in Africa to have the roof tent raised and safe from large predictors. Which isn’t so much a problem but it’s nice to be away from the snakes at night. But most of all I have a bed and home whenever I drive anywhere. It’s really easy to set up….all of a minute.
AMAZING!! Want to go there! Where is there?? XX
Snowy Mountains NSW. Stunning place
I think your blog does show others there are other ways to live but please, if it was you or your carelessness that allowed that kangaroo to eat bread you should be ashamed as it goes against all your preaching.
Please keep your camping clean and impact the native environment as little as possible.
Thanks for your concern. He asked for the bread
The photos are equisite. I loved the video from yesterday as well. Looks like a wonderfully relaxing time away from it all.
Ben
So ace!
Awe, man, I really love that picture with all of the kangaroos looking up out of the grass!
Some great shots here. My favorites:
– The mixed landscape/sky shot. The color contrast here makes the pic.
– The grass (next to the cabin window shot). Did you do any post-processing here? Love the blue shadows in the lower right, and the blurry background.
– The water bottles. Those are some well-loved containers.
– Kangaroos in the grass. At first, I saw just the one. Then another. And suddenly I realized that they’re EVERYwhere!
Ah……I am living vicariously through your photography as last night’s snowstorm is quickly melting here
in Nova Scotia, Canada. Beautiful photos…oh how I long to be camping in warmer temps. :)
Absolutely beautiful – and so poetic! Makes me want to dash out the door and pack the car. Will be planning a camping trip in the coming months, that’s for sure! Thank-you for your consistently amazing blog, I love reading it
Ro. A special place, a spectacular trip, great company, excellent camp vibes. You have a presence and a natural fit with the wild. It was a pleasure to see you in your element. Your ability to capture the very essence of the wild is a rare gift. When I look at your pics I am transported back to the high country and can smell, taste and feel the lure of the Snowies calling me back.
Thank you for sharing seven days in paradise.
I haven’t camped for years because as you so rightly said, everything is harder… But your photos have inspired me to try again. Soon
Oh man those kangaroos look tasty.
Did you hear any dueling banjos Ro-man?
The photography is awesome. You have a real talent for it. I can smell the smoke just looking at the shots.
Well done,
Conor
That looks glorious. And the kangaroos were a fun surprise. My kids loved the pics.
Great entry. Thoroughly enjoyed the read!
This post makes me so envious. I really do miss getting out in the bush where there are no noises other than the natural environment and the stars are endless.
Today, it’s almost dark, five below zero… Your photos are like a cup of hot tea with honey :) Thank You.
You poor thing! Summer won’t be too far away for you! And in the mean time feel free to live the warm season vicarisly through my blog!
IS ENVY A SIN?
Not in my rule book…..
what kind of rods are those? great blog, by the way. (long time reader, first time asker.)
There our fly rods. Mine is a Sage….not sure what Jeff use’s.
What kind of tent is that?
Howling Moon. It’s a rippa
Couldn’t agree more with your words… adore camping for the quiet thinking time, wrapped in the simplicity of the just the bare necessities. Love your blog!
Thanks Anne! I can’t spend enough time in the bush. It’s really good for the soul!