Doringboom
Race Dog
(Continue from Part 1)
I returned the way I came and across the river from Keimoes, at Neilersdrif, I hit the gravel road due west to Kakamas.
After the road initially passes some access roads to irrigation farms and small holdings, it later leads to a more desolate landscape further away from the river. All the succulents and rocky ridges make for interesting stops along the way.
A quiver tree.
Further on the road makes a gradual ascend across the face of a ridge next to the river. It allows for an amazing view over the whole river basin.
A vineyard on the outskirts of Kakamas. The razor mesh fence is to prevent theft and trespassing. (It is SA after all!)
On entering Kakamas the presence of water wheels on the irrigation channel soon catches one's eye. It always is an amusing experience to stand and watch one while turning.
And some more vineyards!
After having another cooldrink and inflating the tyres again, it was time to return to Upington. By then I was boiling in my clothes and I was in need of speed to cool down somewhat. 36 Degrees Celsius was forecasted for the day, which is still far off the 40+ degrees that is often reached in this part of SA during peak summer.
Total distance for the day: 205km.
Groete
Doringboom
I returned the way I came and across the river from Keimoes, at Neilersdrif, I hit the gravel road due west to Kakamas.
After the road initially passes some access roads to irrigation farms and small holdings, it later leads to a more desolate landscape further away from the river. All the succulents and rocky ridges make for interesting stops along the way.
A quiver tree.
Further on the road makes a gradual ascend across the face of a ridge next to the river. It allows for an amazing view over the whole river basin.
A vineyard on the outskirts of Kakamas. The razor mesh fence is to prevent theft and trespassing. (It is SA after all!)
On entering Kakamas the presence of water wheels on the irrigation channel soon catches one's eye. It always is an amusing experience to stand and watch one while turning.
And some more vineyards!
After having another cooldrink and inflating the tyres again, it was time to return to Upington. By then I was boiling in my clothes and I was in need of speed to cool down somewhat. 36 Degrees Celsius was forecasted for the day, which is still far off the 40+ degrees that is often reached in this part of SA during peak summer.
Total distance for the day: 205km.
Groete
Doringboom
