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overnight spots on roadtrips 31-Mar-2014 At 10:04:01 AM f_abe

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It probably doesn’t need to be said, but stay well clear of public toilets. I crashed in my swag in a Rotunda on the banks of the Murray once (Yarrawonga I think) at what, in my inebriated state, looked like a nice spot, but failed to notice the nearby amenities. I was awoken by some shifty looking dude asking me if I’d seen his daughter. When I asked what she looked like (still not grasping the situation fully) he wasn't sure…”about 10…I think…” He lurked around for a bit, then wandered off. I figured one of two things would happen – he’d either leave me alone, or go get his deviant mates and come back. Luckily I had a rather large machete in the car, so I slept with that under my pillow.
I also met some interesting characters whilst sleeping in the Rotunda in Nowra once.
I don’t sleep in Rotundas any more.