Gregory's Server
The forecast showed huge showers and storm winds. I put my tent in a very nice spot between rocks and trees, reinforced the tent pegs with stones to prepare it for harsh weather conditions, put a rope on the trees nearby so my tent is safe from falling branches (and it's actually saved me from one branch).
In reality it was only a light rain, the next day after the rain the winds and the deadly cold came, but the weather is exceptionally sunny right now.
Probably cause of the winds or rains or both there were electricity outages, so I found a company of a few very cheerful guys and we went to the bazar in the nice, but tiny car-house to get some vegetables and fruits for the next week. Electricity came back the next day outages started and most of the time it's available, however working outside is problematic, because the air freezes my hands. Sitting in the sun works, when there is no hard winds. Yesterday it was too cold, so I had to go to the nearby village to my friend and work near the fireplace, it was actually nice and cozy.
Also, the sleeping bag I have is +12 degrees and in the night it feels closer to zero, I put all my clothes on me, slip into sleeping bag, wrap myself into blanket and put bottles with warm water inside.
I hope it will become warmer soon. The good news is that I'm going to a warmer country on December 1, so even if it doesn't, I need to survive just a few days.
It doesn't bother me too much, except that it affects the sleep quality and ability to work. A few weeks ago, when I was sleeping in hammock and watching the stars, it was much more fun and comfort.
What lessons can I learn from this?
1. Checking forecasts can save your life or the life of your tent.
2. It's hard to predict what will happen in a couple month ahead, even if you already have experience in the same or similiar location and conditions.
3. Good relationships and the network of people can countervail the uncertanties.
#nature #rocks #tent
In reality it was only a light rain, the next day after the rain the winds and the deadly cold came, but the weather is exceptionally sunny right now.
Probably cause of the winds or rains or both there were electricity outages, so I found a company of a few very cheerful guys and we went to the bazar in the nice, but tiny car-house to get some vegetables and fruits for the next week. Electricity came back the next day outages started and most of the time it's available, however working outside is problematic, because the air freezes my hands. Sitting in the sun works, when there is no hard winds. Yesterday it was too cold, so I had to go to the nearby village to my friend and work near the fireplace, it was actually nice and cozy.
Also, the sleeping bag I have is +12 degrees and in the night it feels closer to zero, I put all my clothes on me, slip into sleeping bag, wrap myself into blanket and put bottles with warm water inside.
I hope it will become warmer soon. The good news is that I'm going to a warmer country on December 1, so even if it doesn't, I need to survive just a few days.
It doesn't bother me too much, except that it affects the sleep quality and ability to work. A few weeks ago, when I was sleeping in hammock and watching the stars, it was much more fun and comfort.
What lessons can I learn from this?
1. Checking forecasts can save your life or the life of your tent.
2. It's hard to predict what will happen in a couple month ahead, even if you already have experience in the same or similiar location and conditions.
3. Good relationships and the network of people can countervail the uncertanties.
#nature #rocks #tent
