G'day Joe,

Mate I'm surprised to her that was your first thar hunt. You looked so relaxed in the photos. I remember my first thar hunt very well even though it was almost 15 years ago. I was terrified!I spent most of my time clinging to Mother Earth, and wondering if I'd make it back down to the Valley floor alive. And all I could manage to shoot was an old cow that only had one horn. My mate reckons it's my "Unicorn".

It was interesting though. I met your local flora, mainly spaniards, and matagarie. Found out that coming down shingle slides looks easy but, almost wore a hole in my trousers doing so. Apparently one shouldn't slide down them on their arse. I also was cold all day, colder at night, and found that small gas stoves with disposable canisters do not work all that well when up high.

In short I had a bloody ball. I've been back several times and will do again.

Enjoy your sausages!

Regards
rod