The forecast was a lot of rain and wind, so I took Ted and headed up to one of my favorite rainy camping spots—the Maleny Hills. I love those misty mountains, and honestly, this kind of weather is exactly why I bring a proper setup. I used my inflatable giant tent so the air does the work for me (while I enjoy a nice Japanese beer… and yes, the tent looks a bit drunk at first). To make it extra comfortable, I added a huge rain fly and even a big clear window at the back so I can sit inside and still get full-on views of the storm without getting wet. Inside, I went full cozy mode: carpet for Ted (he loooves it), a comfy bed with views, and yep… a couch is a must too, don’t judge me. Since I can’t run a real fireplace in there, I used a digital one to keep the vibe warm and relaxing. The rain made me sleepy, but an espresso brought me back to life, and later I secured the awning because those wind gusts were unpredictable. Dinner was a porch BBQ—salmon with healthy sides and a German beer from the city I used to call home. We slept deep through the storm, woke up late, enjoyed the view from bed, made a toastie for breakfast, gave Ted a doggy yogurt, and then packed up… which was definitely “interesting” in all that rain.