The place had enough fellow travellers ; camper vans , off road caravans , to quench his thirst for conversation so why us ? My curiosity was now pricked . What was this kids story ?
“ Hey , would you guys like a beer ?”, I ’ d just met my new best friend .
“ I only have room for three in the fridge , but we can rotate some through it so that they ’ re chilled ,” he was a thinker , I hadn ’ t given his generation enough credit .
Fireside , we learned that his beloved Landcruiser had damaged its radiator beyond repair . A new one was coming in on the weekly mail flight , either tomorrow , or next week . Oliver , 22 years old , had taken it in his stride . Made his way to Ellenbrae , sought help , and was returned to camp so repairs could be made . It ’ s part of the adventure , he ’ d laughed .
Completing an electrical apprenticeship , Oliver had saved all
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