Flyby Night Rogaine - competing with Daniel

[samvara]

Arrived with plenty of time to admire view from hillside, sunset, clouds and maps. Spent some happy planning time then set out optimistically into the night. Full moon astounding, so beautiful, the light coming through and around the clouds was spellbinding.

Wind picked up, brief lightning show then dense cloud cover for the rest of the night - not a lot of light to navigate by. Dropped three controls from planned route and failed to find Control 6 on account of faffing about; most navigating spot on. Very pleased with results; 18th overall at 1770 points in 11:42:25.

Collected controls after; did much overtired giggling and shouting of 'Whee!' while driving through steep paddocks being momentarily menaced by sheep. Doofus was fabulous, really enjoyed being in a team together.

Am exhausted, have sore feet + ankles and three small blisters, ran chunks of the last two hours for the joy of using different muscle groups. Got home through dodgy driving while tired technique, ejected dogs (no bumping of me please) showered then lay about pretending to watch Two Towers. Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

Comments

[maharetr.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a damn fine night :)

*tilts laptop screen to darken the rest of the photo and highlight the awesome colour*

Also, you, mynxii and I are having lunch somewhere in the city (presumably Takas) on Wednesday. Have you been informed yet? [grin and hugs]

[black-samvara.livejournal.com]

Oh it was, going to lie about and not go to work for a couple of hours this morning.

Lunch sounds great - looking forward to it.