My propensity for idiocy + procrastination should no longer amaze anyone
Had 'planned' to do star trails, but forgot to save the guide, instead relying on the blurb at the Lodge's website
Wifi available here
Oh Frustration! With a spotty connection, getting disconnected after 3-5minutes at random
In a touch of encouragement, a documentary of Flight U571 was playing on the History Channel
Mimicking their doggedness and resolve, my finger on reconnect and reload
(only the next day would the lightbulb go on to search for an app to do offline browsing)
Although dark, cars were still traveling into the Park and I left it late to venture out alone
Granted with the nasty fall, she wasn't keep on tramping around in the dark
At 11.45pm, I drove out to the road leading within, pulling over by the side, rubbing my hands against the chill
It was naturally bloody cold outside, and unbelievably black
The wind rustling up monsters, spectres and shades waiting to claim another for their dark needs
The mind thinking of the very real snakes slithering in the tall grass, mountain lions and wolves
Struggling to avoid being thwarted by the car automatically lighting up like a carnival
Everytime I stepped in, the headlights, compartment and dashboard lights would go on
Yet I fretted, I couldn't possibly stay outside
Placing my rig 15 long strides away from the ill effects of automobile lights
I rushed back to the sweet safety and comfort of the silent car,
Blinding myself by squinting at a brightly lit small screen
Repelling attacks with assault towers in a bid to kill time
More than half the time elapsed, when a distant low rumble woke me up from the mind-numbing rote
My mouth now dryer than the strongest Vermouth, I swallowed rapidly, uncomfortably
I looked up and hoped
My heart sank, as two bright spots appeared in the rearview mirror
I watched aghast as the old jalopy sputtered its way into the Park
