Sleeping arrangements are changeable to say the least. One night you may be snuggled up in a one and a half star motel, with easy access to a useable "restroom". The next night you may find yourself chattering your teeth whilst sleeping outside under crystal clear skies at minus seven, wrapped up in a foursome of packing blankets (blankies) your sleeping bag and every item of clothing you wear including your cricket hat.
Last night was a new one, wrapped in two blankies, curled up on the back seat of a (dry) minibus whilst a thunderstorm played a solo in the percussion section. On the plus side when I left the van for the traditional midnight wee, I was surrounded by a group of armadillos, which was nice. They seem quite dim creatures.
I'm currently sporting two blankies and sleeping bag whilst inside a tent. This is ok but there'll be a heavy dew in the morning so I'll get wet before I get a cup,of coffee. Actually, I'll, probably still be damp from my midnight wee (the dew, not the wee).
Other previous locations have included a campsite bench. I was testing the theory that the cold and dew is far less troublesome two foot off the ground. That lasted about an hour until I started sliding off.
I've also slept in the back of the trailer with a sleeping bag and some blankies, but if the wind is in the wrong direction, it can get a bit blustery.
On the plus side, unlike some of the other cyclists, I didn't sleep in a puddle last night, so...
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