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Just to start: "I am in"

This trip was one of the most difficult things I have ever done in my life, but I had to do it or shoot myself in the head. Matilda is my therapist, something I think most of you can relate to. There is nothing more painful than a parent losing a child. NOTHING. So what comes next? I have...

Thank you, I know their pain, please become a part my life mission to create awareness and fight this scourge. I cannot do this alone, but I will if I have to.

You have absolutely no idea how much I needed to hear that. It is such a lonely road, because, unless you have experienced it, you have no idea what it is all about. One day at a time, I know, because that is how I survive. It is difficult, but I want to make a difference, but I cannot do it...

The fire is ready, my feast for the night, courtesy of my hosts and a spectacular sunset.

Fire time at my place of seclusion. Nothing beats a bush TV.

The clouds were gathering and the weather can change in seconds. You do not want to ride these roads when wet, so I headed back. At the house it hot, time to cool down a bit. The sun was baking down, umbrella time. The clouds stayed away, but made for beautiful views.

I got the bottom of this hill and decided to walk it first. Loose gravel, I was on my own, there is no cellphone reception and I was not kitted for a risky incline attempt. The road past the incline was fine, but I had no idea how it would change as I went further up the mountain. So I found a...

The Hattinghs had built a new secluded chalet up into the mountains, and I was keen to go and have a look. Just a leisurely little exploration trip. Slow and steady and enjoy the views.

18 Feb 2022 Early morning at Kalkfontein Guest farm. Coffee with a view.

I mentioned the sand which was still to come, and in the dark I missed the cattle grid turn and then saw the gate which had no reflective material on it, too late. The inevitable happened, but I was so pissed off, I just picked her up and got her on the side stand. Amazing how much strength...

From Leeu-Gamka, it was tar, the green flag indicated the turn-off onto Kalkfontein Guest Farm as all the signs had been taken down to be re-done. Through the gate, then I saw that the road had recently been graded, great under normal circumstances, but, and I know, I build roads for a living...

Absolutely, but what was most important to me was the interaction with the people at management level at Isuzu, I just got the perception that they are on a mission, the general rules and regulations were flaunted in the favour of an employee who showed his humanity and caring nature, and they...

I agree, a very good looking capable vehicle, but under the circumstances, Thando is what made it for Isuzu. I will forever be grateful for what is in his heart.

Back to the fallen steed. It took 3 grown men about 15 minutes to get her turned around in the thick sand. I headed off with them behind me and as I got into the river crossing, it felt like I hit some hidden object under the sand, and Matilda just veered off to the left and I got bogged down...

Soon after this, I passed a farmhouse, went around a corner, and then there was this 300m stretch of thick sand in front of me, no way around, stand up, open up, and I made it for about 50m, and down we went. I was so pissed off, forgot to take photos. Could not pick her up. My feet kept on...

A slight obstacle, does not seem much on the photos, but by now, I am hot, I am tired, it is 16h30 and I still have a long way to go. Pack some rocks, then realise there is a gate, open the gate and drive around. One of those duh moments.

There was a clear change in the vegetation from the higher lying areas to to the lower river bed areas. Slimy algae covered concrete river crossings remained a challenge. As it was with washed out silt covered river crossings.

It was just after 15h00 when I stopped at this river crossing. It was extremely hot and I wet my head and buff in the river to help me cool down. There was clear evidence of how this river must have flooded at some stage. When I opened my insulated top box to get some cold drink, I discovered...

From Rietbron, it was direction Leeu-Gamka, via Seekoegat and Kruidfontein. Well, that was the plan. Apart from a few hot spots, it went smoothly.