diff --git a/lava-collector b/lava-collector
index 93833c4..b176de5 100644
--- a/lava-collector
+++ b/lava-collector
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ while true do
             if turtle.forward() then
                 ForwardCounter = ForwardCounter + 1
             else
+                print('hit a wall - returning to base')
                 returnToBase()
             end
         end