Protected by his Map

Dear Dr. T,
The importance of carrying a map at all times whilst bushwalking, and knowing how to properly orientate it, can never be overstated; it can spare you from embarrassing situations, as I once found.
Confronted with a chest-high creek crossing and not having too much spare dry clothing, my companions & I decided to strip off for the experience. Emerging I saw to my horror that my “mates” were mischievously pointing their cameras in my direction. Fortunately my trusty map case was, well, not by my side but much more prudently positioned, thus ensuring that in the resulting photograph, I wouldn't be overexposed.

Map Bearer (Mr), Porepunkah

MB - Couldn't agree more; one of my mates remembered his bathing cap but forgot the map-case and lk where it got him. - Dr T