We’ve paused at a bend in the road.
It’s been a frustrating morning, with half of us on this side of the ridge, while S and A are on the other side. News came in at breakfast that a large male was spotted late last evening walking along this area of the mountains. So we split up, hoping at least one party might be able to spot it.
Waiting under a rocky overhang to escape the strong sun, I hear the phone buzz to life in the jeep. 5 seconds of excitement later, there are muffled disappointments from T and others. The other siders too have had zero luck.
I am exhausted and my neck, despite the protection is badly sunburnt. Speak to T. It’s an abort for the morning. We are finally back on the road to Ulley.