Author Topic: Travel Book: Living The Dream Through Africa By Schalk Van Der Merwe (Read 3990 times)

XTZFegen · « **on:** August 11, 2016, 02:51:31 pm »

Hi Dogs,

I just purchased a lovely motorcycle travel book from Schalk Van Der Merwe a fellow Wild Dog. I have ridden with Schalk though Lesotho and even have him mentioned in a ride report where he had a rather spectacular crash which I witnessed, where he almost went off a cliff face on route to Lesotho.

He is a tough old bugger and just picked his bike up and continued riding with banged up knees and a damaged shoulder. Anyway I have been reading the book and thought I would give it a punt and recommend it other Wild Dogs.

Schalk is using the money raised from his book to fund his next trip and at R250 a pop I think it’s well worth the money and a nice addition to add to an existing library or even as a first adventure book.

Well done Oom Schalk, it’s really fantastic to see someone be brave enough to do what his heart actually tells him. Thank you for the lovely autographed copy and I hope you sell many more and have many more adventures.

Please can I ask that we support Schalk and purchase a book and give him the means to follow his dream of an around the world trip.

Cheers
Mitch

Kameel · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2016, 03:22:52 pm »

Where can one buy it?

XTZFegen · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2016, 03:52:37 pm »

Schalk is on the forum. You can send him a Pm. Username: Schalk Vd Merwe.

Gerrard · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2016, 04:36:49 pm »

For the EC Dogs. I have some with me for those who want R250.00.

XTZFegen · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2016, 04:48:08 pm »

Quote from: Gérrard on August 11, 2016, 04:36:49 pm

For the EC Dogs. I have some with me for those who want R250.00.

HeeBs · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2016, 05:31:34 pm »

Bought one at the KZN bash. Really worth the cash !!

Nicely printed with some fantastic photos

Fransw · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2016, 05:40:13 pm »

Ek het iemand anders se boek n stuk gelees..fantasies!

Ek was onder die indruk dat die boek oor die R400 kos.

R250 is n bargain!

XTZFegen · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2016, 06:03:04 pm »

Quote from: Fransw on August 11, 2016, 05:40:13 pm

Ek het iemand anders se boek n stuk gelees..fantasies!

Ek was onder die indruk dat die boek oor die R400 kos.

R250 is n bargain!

Koop een. Kom ons almal help Schalk. Ek dink R250 vir die boek is goed koop en Dit help Schalk of a droom te beriek.

Sabre · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2016, 06:26:46 pm »

Ek stem saam met dit wat gese is oor die boek. Het myne by Schalk gekoop by die "1000 Bikes show"

'n Lekker lees boek !

Nou lyk dit vir my as hy genoeg verkoop kry kan hy verder om die wereld ry, en dan is daar dalk weer 'n volgende boek

Ganjora · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2016, 07:04:40 pm »

Also got the book.
Would have bought it if it was filled with blank pages - it's not , it's decent, and for r250 for a momento and a contirbution.
The thread was awesome, and for free.
Give oom schalk a hand.
Remember, the wheel goes around.

Kameel · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2016, 07:37:09 pm »

Quote from: KLRFegen on August 11, 2016, 03:52:37 pm

Schalk is on the forum. You can send him a Pm. Username: Schalk Vd Merwe.

Maak so

XTZFegen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2016, 07:57:49 pm »

Thank you Kameel. I appreciate the support. Just want to try help out a fellow dog. Helps me get through my days in the office.

Tom van Brits · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2016, 08:47:35 pm »

Ek het ook op 1000bike show een gekoop. Eintlik het Woody1 hom vir my gekoop, dis n baie lekker boek en lees lekker met hope kleur fotos

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Lem · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2016, 08:50:15 pm »

ek soek ook een

sal vir Schalk pm

XTZFegen · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2016, 09:50:44 pm »

Thanks Tom and Lem I appreciate the support. That's my book plus two more tonight so it's three books sold today for Schalk. Three more towards his trip than yesterday.

Ah I love it when a plan comes together.

BlueBull2007 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2016, 10:47:11 pm »

I met Schalk when he was in PE and can attest he is a tough bloke. Lets help him reach his dream.

Kameel · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2016, 09:48:30 am »

Quote from: KLRFegen on August 11, 2016, 07:57:49 pm

Thank you Kameel. I appreciate the support. Just want to try help out a fellow dog. Helps me get through my days in the office.

Go ride your bike...it is much better entertainment than the office...

schalk vd merwe · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2016, 10:23:32 pm »

Hi guys thanks for all the kind words above, it really humbles me and motivates me at the same time. Yes it is also true, if I can sell enough books I am going to continue on the around the world trip soon. The plan has changed slightly. As I had to come back from Egypt as they would not allow me through the Suez Canal I am going to do it the other way around. From Argentina in South America and then going north. I have done 33000 km so far and another 150 000 km still awaits me. So more RR awaits you all and another book at the end of the trip.

The book can be obtained from the following places.

Will be in Vilakazi st street in Soweto from tomorrow(15/08/16) to promote my book to tourist in case any body want to get hold of me. From 11 am-5 pm daily. Close to Mandela's house.

Also from
Johannesburg-Myself 082 490 6723
Randburg - Linex Yamaha 011 251 4000
Port Elizabeth - Gerard on the forum 084 492 7680
Mosselbay (Tergniet) at the See Plasie Koffie Shop and Art Studio-Zelda 072 289 6090 office hours
Cape Town (Welgelegen) Eugene van Niekerk 082 416 2988 office hours
Hill Crest Durban Shortly

Cover photo was taken in Northern Kenya

thevans · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2016, 11:22:50 am »

Hi Schalk, wishing you all the best in your venture.

Anjisun · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2016, 01:32:02 pm »

Het die boek vanoggend by Linex gekry.
Sien uit daarna om dit te lees.
Sterkte en groete aan Schalk!