2018 4WDrive Overland SE - June

Gaspard Fishing.
Strawberry Eternity.
history working in a harsh environment.
Shawn asked him to turn her over, it took
a few tries but then the throaty sound of
the ancient engine roared to life. I watched
with a smirk as I taped the conversation
between the Tribe and Chilco, knowing I
was witnessing a lifelong memory being
made for all involved.
Over a few hours the Tribe got their
fill of guide stories, including how Chilco
challenged the Gang Ranch, and I wandered
around his homestead. The land is still used
to take guests on guided tours, although he
has handed off most of the duties to a new
couple. There were curios everywhere that
spoke to the heart, and I fell in love with a
sign on one of the walls that said: “There is
room for all of God’s creatures, right next to
the mashed potatoes”.
We made our way back to Mosquito
Island, most of the Tribe pulling out
their poles and making their way to
the lakeside, catching some huge trout.
The sunset over the horizon of the lake
resembled a canvas catching the artistic
strokes of Rembrandt. Dinner was to be
an overland-expedition test - pub night! A
few of the Tribe got the campfire started,
as Shawn pulled out the deep fryer;
tonight we would be enjoying authentic
pub treats including rib bites, mozza
sticks, wings… if it could be ordered in a
pub he had it for us. I poured a few drinks
for Shawn and Glen and everyone settled
around the fire, sharing stories while
enjoying the finger food.
Light melded into darkness, and the
night sky took centre stage, with falling
stars as silent fireworks. As I climbed
into my tent, it made me think of just
how many wishes I could make, for me
it was simple – just one wish to live this
life every day.
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