Big storm part 2

Sitting at the grasslands inn eating breakfast, I had the chance to overhear some conversations about the storm. It looks like, depending on where you were there was between 2 & 5 inches of rain, trees blown down, some road problems.

Being in my tent for much of the storm (before I cut out to more solid shelter) I need to tell you about how that felt; about even though I thought the risk of getting struck by lightning was low (there being tall structures near to me), I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my body. As primal as primal can be I would say.
I could feel my heart beating in my chest, getting more thumpy with each lightning flash.

The long dark windy rainy walk to the house felt like forever and It truly seemed as though I was the last person on earth. To walk into the house and find the bed, a relief difficult to describe.

Now I am at the stockyards waiting for my gear to dry in the wonderful sunshine and light breeze. Here is a photo of my stuff all over the place.



I will stay in the house tonight I think to get some needed rest before I head out in the morning. Pack all my gear during the day today.

I talked to the grasslands office about heading into the park and all seems good water wise and I let them know my general route thoughts. Thanks to June at the visitor centre for the help with that.

Probably won't post over the next week or so as cel reception will most likely not exist where I am headed. A la prochaine!