So there I am at home one morning in Sydney minding my own business when I get a call from an old mate (let’s call him Bill) to see if I’m interested in joining him and two other guys on a 3 day kayaking and camping trip on the Wallagaraugh River into the wilderness of Victoria. My first reaction is that at this stage of my life this could take me a bit out of my comfort zone, and when I get an email from one of the other planned participants (let’s call him Roger) telling me I won’t need to bring much gear, “just bring your banjo and lots of condoms”, I know I’m definitely out of my comfort zone! Still, never one to shrink away from a challenge, I sign up for the trip.
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