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The road to Rietbron was an amazing gravel road. So great to see dams of water in the Karoo. Rietbron, definitely where you want to go if you desire complete peace, tranquility and solitude.

Last section of concrete, then tar road, a quick stop in Willowmore, before getting back onto the gravel to Rietbron.

From Steytlerville, I chose to take the tar, then concrete road, and not the gravel option towards Willowmore. I had to make up for lost time. Then I found out why it was so hot, OVEN.

It was 10h40 when I arrived at the flooded river, it was 11h20, after a smoke break and some water, when I headed off to Steytlerville. 40 minutes to cross the river was better than the time it would have taken if I had been forced to go the alternative route. It was stinking hot and there were...

The response from Isuzu. I had a long chat with Thando today. He has been praised by his superiors for what he did. It is very simple, the meaning of our lives, make a difference, and have as much positive impact as possible in the lives of others. Hi Marius, Thanks. I will let you know how...

I agree.

My last email to Dominic at Isuzu. Good evening. Herewith the details of my encounter with Thando. I had planned to leave home in PE on the 17th of February, at around 05h00, but for some reason, I just could not get going and only left at 08h00. Before I left, I stood next to Matilda, my...

My response. Hi Dominic. Thank you for your reply. Firstly, I sincerely apologise for the wording of my initial email, and please pass this onto Mr Fouche. I lost my one and only beloved son on the 15th of March last year. My encounter with Thando was on the 17th of February, Brandon’s...

I eventually got in contact withe right person at Isuzu, thank you Hanlie, and got a positive response. Now I can share. Good afternoon Marius, We chatted briefly this morning. As I stated Thando’s actions to help you will be recognised by the leadership of Isuzu Motors and not criticised for...

My apologies for not continuing with the RR, but there have been some complications. The driver involved has sent me a personal message, asking me not to post about what happened, as he fears that what he did will get him fired. WTF, this is not going down well with me. Whoever ever...

Etienne put me in contact with the right person, so now I can post. Just have to sort the photos.

Cockscombe?

My apologies for the delay in posting, and the reason for this needs some explaining. The gentleman who so kindly stopped and offered to help me, is a test driver for the brand, which you obviously all saw, but he asked me not to put this out on, well on Facebook, as he is not supposed to do...

As I was standing looking at this river in flood, a bakkie crossed over from the other side. The driver stopped and asked me if he could be of help in crossing this major obstacle

The previous night, as I was doing the final planning and packing, I had decided to leave around 5 am. That did not happen, for some reason, I found myself in a situation where I was not ready to leave, it was like something was holding me back. I only left home at 08h00. I would eventually...

And then this, there was no way that I was going to be able to cross over here, slippery mud and a river in flood. 1,5 hour drive back to the main road to get to where I was going, really? Did not need this **** in my life right now.

My destination was Kalkfontein Guest Farm, between Leeu-Gamka and Fraserburg in the Beaufort West direction. This was to be my 3rd visit, so I contacted Gert and Julia and they did my shopping for me. I was traveling light. Just the basics on Matilda. The route. PE to Rocklands, fill up, then...

17 February 2022 Today, my beloved son, my Brandon, my one and only child, would have turned 28. I love you and miss you, my boy. Forever. Dad.

It has been a difficult time and it took me a while to decide whether or not to do this RR, but I realised that I have to do what I have to, no matter the toll on me, if I am going to fulfill my objective of honouring my son, Brandon, and make a difference, so here goes.

Thank you very much.