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Autumn 2025

ISSUE 11

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GO TO

all kinds of weather

On the first day it rained and blew

Heather Auckram

The togs never saw the light of day at this weekend’s camp at Fortrose. 

The camp site. Getting ready to take the dogs for a windy walk.
The camp site. Getting ready to take the dogs for a windy walk.

On the first day it rained and blew so hard the vans were shaking on their rims! Then the sun came out and the wind eased and it became so hot we put hats and sunglasses on — but still no togs appeared. 


Noel being blown along the beach.
Noel being blown along the beach.

Heather and Loki watching the ducks.
Heather and Loki watching the ducks.
The sandbar where the remains of an old shipwreck lie.
The sandbar where the remains of an old shipwreck lie.
The sun came out, the wind eased and everyone relaxed in hot summer sun. 
The sun came out, the wind eased and everyone relaxed in hot summer sun. 

Southland camping can be unpredictable, but we hardy campers love it in all kinds of weather! 

February. ©2025 Heather Auckram 







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