DAY 22 - UPINGTON TO DE AAR
Today was all tar. We got up early but it was very cold. We were geared for summer weather and had our air flow jackets and warm gloves. Were made plan and dressed up with our rain suits under our pants and jackets. We had a Wimpy breakfast before we left.
Then I bought ski gloves at Tappers.
I just love the twisty road out of Upington, they keep the tyres round.
Storm chasers again
On route to Groblershoop
Birds nest
Her 10th birthday
Road in a distance
Pie, milk and rennies bought at Britstown
Our self catering accommodation in de Aar
There were other bikers also, but we never saw the owners.
DAY 23 – DE AAR TO KING WILLIAM’S TOWN
Leaving early morning once again, today was the coldest day of all.
And the water made it feel colder
80km further, warming my hands, the ski gloves were not helping.
Another 80km further, warming the hands again, geez, it was cold.
This farm stall close to Cradock sells lekka lamb chops.
Bruch in Cradock
Daggaboer farm stall is always worth a stop
Back in the Eastern Cape, check the roads.
Home sweet home, greeting the doggies
Final kilometres
The route
Time to wash, massage and manicure the lady
Blou bliksem
And our good luck charm
What a trip. I always dreamt of doing something like this, eventually a dream came true. We were really blessed on this trip, we had no serious incidents, not one puncture and only one slight off with no damage or serious injuries. Yes, there were days that we were exhausted, where the bodies wanted to seize up, days that you thought you would not see the end, this, however, is quickly forgotten if you look back at the total picture. All in all, we could not have asked for a better trip. I greatly thank my wife for letting me realise my dream and that I could share the experience with her. (And the wife is thanking him for taking her on such a wonderful holiday and keeping on introducing her to breathtaking experiences. I salute his ability to keep the bike up with me moving in all directions to take my snap shots all the time. Dankie, Sam. We are also thanking our Father for protecting us all the way – had no need to contact Travel Insurance or Outsurance!!! ) She always wants the last say.
Will we do it again? My wife says she needs 30 minutes to pack.
Total distance covered on this trip - 8036km
Fuel used - 569.63l
Amount paid for fuel - R5 528-76
Average fuel used - 14.11km/l
Experience - PRICELESS
Photos taken - 13 437
Only a few of these photos were posted. There are thousands more that we could post to try and tell the story, but not one of them can reflect the feeling in your heart, your body and your soul. The feeling of getting on top of a hill or around a corner and you see the other side of eternity, this cannot be shown. The love for the place and nature cannot be explained. No photo can or will ever do justice to what you really see and feel. We tried to give you a tiny bit of what we saw and experienced, but get on your wheels and go and get this experience and memories yourself. That is the only way. (There are countless more places to visit than what we showed you.)
Lastly we want to thank all who visited this thread and gave such great and inspiring remarks with regards to our wonderful trip. Thanks once again.
Cheers for now, we will be ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
Louis, Nannie en die Blou Bliksem
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