En uventet dyreoplevelse på vandretur

I checked the sky for sign of rain and set off early to make the most of the day. I had packed my bag with a few necessities - a bite to eat, a bottle of water and heaps of curiosity about what the day would bring.

It was a beautiful day with sunshine. I decided to go for a little morning walk at The Overland Track. You have to work hard to make The Overland Track, because it lies in the mountains. It is not very often I went on this road, but I have to stretch my old legs sometimes.

I have not heard about any animals on this road, but suddenly a big wild animal stood in front of me. What kind of animal it was I did not know and I still cannot figure it out. I was very scared and the animal was looking quite angry. My first intention was to run, but I didn’t. Of course, I did not want to die, but I had to keep focus and find a way out. I had to think very fast and smart! Once in school I learned how to act when a bear was around you. Actually, it is very simple; you just have to make a fake death. It was my only option so that was what I did. The animal came so close to me, and smelled to my body. It was the right thing to do. The animal took off again, and I was so relieved. I finished the walk with a big self-confidence.