when TRAVELLING

dawa · Guru

when TRAVELLING

the rocket · Guru

dawa wrote:
Make sure yu have plenty of drinking water. Especially in areas that have had flooding......even the town water can be a bit horrid still in these areas.
save gas by putting the boiling water for that second cup into a thermos.
cook rice in a wide mouth thermos.....ratio is 1;3 that is one measure of rice to three measures of boiling water. Good idea to swish some water around to warm the thermos first. Rice cooks well this way and stays warm too.
Finding I am able to swap books also.
Generous fellow travellers topped up the power in my puter this morning.
Dawa
Hi Dawa, great ideas. I did not know you could cook rice in a thermos. do you just boil water, and put rice and water in thermos? if yes. for how long? thanks. rocket n strop

nomadic1 · Senior Member

I like the rice in the thermos idea too! Must try that. Most people will be happy to top up your pooter and phone - I do it all the time.

Happy travels.

dawa · Guru

I set it up in the morning and is ready for lunch.

don't forget the 3;1 ratio

Dawa

gillyb · Senior Member

Great idea dawa definately one I will use thank you

Cruising Granny · Guru

I cook a pot of brown rice, pack it in small zip bags and freeze. Thaw and heat as required. I also do this with wholemeal pasta.
I don't do the cook every meal every day thing.
I enjoy a major cook up about every 3 weeks. Last week I roasted a variety of vegetables with olive oil and some seeds, pine nuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds. Then packed to freeze.
I buy a chook, cut up and pack in zip bags to freeze, then thaw and heat as required.

jimricho · Guru

dawa wrote:
save gas by putting the boiling water for that second cup into a thermos.
Also for that cuppa later in the morning, especially if on the road
cook rice in a wide mouth thermos.....ratio is 1;3 that is one measure of rice to three measures of boiling water. Good idea to swish some water around to warm the thermos first. Rice cooks well this way and stays warm too.
I've found this works ok in a Shuttle Chef (or Dreampot) too

Jim

PS: I use Basmati too, I think it's as nice a rice as any regardless of its lower GI. Doongara also suitable for diabetics. Avoid Jasmine if GI is an issue.

(GI - Glycaemic Index)

-- Edited by jimricho on Thursday 22nd of March 2012 07:27:22 AM

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Great tips Granny and Dawa, thanks. Love brown rice which takes 3 times as long to cook so maybe the brown rece would be ready by dinner if in the thermos.

jonathan · Senior Member

.. lots of excellent tips there !

And what about your planned movements when travelling ?

As I am an early riser, I like to leave early and arrive early at my intended destination by lunch time or early afternoon .. after restocking of supplies if necessary on the way.

If for some reason I have to travel a really long distance, I still like to arrive as early as possible, so I will leave in the early hours of the morning .. yes .. in darkness if necessary .. Road traffic is most often very light and I've had a good sleep .. I travel slowly being well aware of animals that frequent the night and stop somewhere for beakfast as the sun rises .. all part of what makes this life-style so enjoyable for me ..

Jon

(currently at Nth Richmond,NSW)

dawa · Guru

the thermos rice does not work with brown rice.

being diabetic i use basmati

don't have a freezer either.

Dawa

dawa · Guru

Hi Jon;

I travel short distances. Like today from Gunning and tonight at Jugiong.

Planning to stay 4-6 days at each place.......moren if i like the spot.

Dawa

scotia59 · Senior Member

great tips guys, will definately try the rice in thermos trick.

Jean

jonathan · Senior Member

Hi Dawa ..

I think most people travel short distances too .. it definitely works out more economical as well ..

thanks

Jon

dawa · Guru

As I write this I am looking at the Murrambidgie river.

Refried beans and rice for tea.

Dawa

Cruising Granny · Guru

Whoo hoo rocket fuel for tea. Saves o gas I guess, well, maybe it doesn't.
Is the Murrumbidgee running hard and high where you are?
Take care.

Cruising Granny · Guru

dawa wrote:
the thermos rice does not work with brown rice.
being diabetic i use basmati
don't have a freezer either.
Dawa

My Waeco if my deep freeze. The little van fridge isn't a very good freezer, it's just an icebox.

dawa · Guru

Not now but u can see how high it was.

small camfire this morning to boil the billy.

Fuel bill this week $20

Dawa

dawa · Guru

My waeco may freeze too when i get more solar panels.

The one I have is old and not so efficient.

Dawa

dawa · Guru

great spot here at Jugiong right by the river.
Wonderful autumn day yesterday.
Fuel $0
camping fee $0

My only problem is a light to use for reading at night.
About 30 rigs here this morning but is a big are......maybe 3 acresor more.

Dawa

Happywanderer · The Master

Sounds lovely dawa, Where is Jugiong?

dawa · Guru

On the banks of the Murrambidgee between Yass and Gundagai.

no time limit here

Dawa

Almurta · Veteran Member

An easy way to cook brown rice is to cover it water so that the water is about 5 cm above the height of the rice. Bring the pot to the boil in a pot with a tight fitting lid then turn off the heat and let the rice absorb the water (at least a couple of hours). If there is still water on top or the rice isn't soft enough repeat the process. Sometimes you need to add more water to get really soft rice.
Glad to know your trip is going well dawa. I'm still planning to get out there - city life doesn't suit me much.

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Can't wait to see you on the road Sue. When do you grt back from Scotland?

Almurta · Veteran Member

Hi Elle, nice to hear from you. I leave Oz just after Easter and will be back in August. I'm going to Ireland to see my daughter and doing some European travel while I'm there. When I get back I'm thinking I'll head for the Flinders Ranges. I would love to take a flight out over Lake Eyre. I read in the paper it will be in flood for the fourth year in row. The country out there must be changing so much with all that water - definitely a 'must see' for me. How about you? How are your travel plans going? Also - how's the road dawa?

Elle on Wheels · Guru

Hi Sue

wonder how I got Scotland mixed up with Ireland shame on me to be sure to be sure.

Like you I would love to see Lake Eyre in flood not sure about the timing though.

Sounds like Dawa is having a ball but am making my way up the posts to se how she's going.

Almurta · Veteran Member

Yes it sounds like Dawa is having a great time. Very inspiring to hear how well she's doing. Yes I agree getting up to Lake Eyre this year might not be possible. All the best when you do get away - I'm sure you'll find some great adventures awaiting you out there. I'm off OS tomorrow so I won't be posting for a while.