Africa 2011:South Africa, Namibia and Zambia on Yamaha XT and Yamaha Tenerè

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7July, Sunday
Today I start with in mind the target to reach Cape Town


coffee stop






whta you can expect to find alond a big straight stretch in the middle of Klein Karoo ?  Amazing, a sexy shop





dinner


a little nap is necessary and I met some workers of the KOO: I eat their beans for 3 weeks. They get a salary around 900 euro a month ( 1200 US), 9 hours a day with a month of holidays



the factory







In CapeTown I’ve chosen the Capetown Backpaker Hostel cause ther’s a parking with surveillance

 





The address is 81 Church St. I’m coming from N2 and easily asking to some cop I reach Church St. After some minutes the 81: I’m very lucky. The building is a brand new and with the reception. I don’t see the ring for the hostel, but the receptionis opens the door and says “ Sir here ain’t hostel” Ok very simple: in CapeTown therìs Church St and New Church St: the hostel is in New. Look at the map 1 = Church St 2= New Church St


the receptionist is incredibly nice: she phone to the hostel and give to me signs to reach it







tonight luxury menù rice beans (KOO) and pilchards




after dinner I walk to Long St, that’s full of bar and clubs, but now is low season, so I rest a little in the lounge of a hostels where a DJ is playng some dark metal rock.





12 of June
Today tour to Cape of Good Hope: on the map, in green my route



This place ia a natural Park...so you’ve got to pay the entry








la stradina costiera ( due corsie tendenti allo stretto stretto) è però spettacolare







historical building 1937

 

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The stop in Simon Town was made to can see penguins, but parking the bike, for the second time in the morning the bike falls down: even without panels she is to heavy for my damaged arm.







the penguins





after I had reached Cape of Good Hope I notice a problem: is difficult with the gear lever change , especially get the neutral. Could be a big problem, cause to start the bike you’ve got to put neutral. No traffic, even without use the first gear I can drive, using a little bit more the clutch and starting with the 2nd gear. Not a lot of traffic.




muslim tourists


i can see the Cape of Good Hope down...I decide to risk another stop. With bare hands I find the neutral and I can start again. Just one stop to take some pics and after no more stops till Cape Town












In just 20 minutes I find again the neutral and so I can start again. I’ve got to come back to my hostel: motel prices here can kill me.
Ok two hours without use the first gear, always starting  with the 2nd but finally I find the big road that brings to Cape Town, but now I can’t stop the bike to read the map...dramtic situation...but




the sign of a bike shop...italian bike shop



it’s 30 past five but the owner comes out of the shops and understands my problem. It’s simple to solve it: with 2 pincers is enough to pull a little bit the gear lever. I tried before with hands, but was too risky to break the lever.



Back in the hostel I meet the Holly: no show tonight. The bricklayers are still working in the club. So the daughter of the Holli’s manager prepare some pasta: it’s ok





after dinner a walk to Long Street











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not bad this breakdancer

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coming back to the hostel I had a stop in a pharmacy and this lady helped me a lot suggesting how take care of my wound



souvenir zone




in the hostel I take care of my wound



not bad



bass and guitar player of the Holly


I start to Gordon’s Bay...is hopeless try to call the Wonkey Donkey I give up



this time I’m able to bring back the bike to Craig’s home without damages



Now I’ve got to prepare my luggages: I can’t bring everything handly, so I decide to bring with me souvenir, electronics and some clothes and ship the rest. Adhesive tape and garbage bags are always helpfull






after 3 weeks the counter of the dry machine is still broken..to keep it close you have to use the chair



14 of july Thursday

End of my vacation and with the whole morning free I walk in Gordon’s Bay to find some little souvenir: generally I buy magnets







In the afternoon I’m at the airport..this is a geat souvenir, but a little bulky





who lost this little shoe ?



hellò to everyone I’m coming home with my handly luggage...others luggages will be lost in Milan..after one week I get them back.



This is the end..finally thanks for attention my friends. Drive safety !!!!

 

[Casting from Turd]

Great ride report.
If you come back to South Africa please come around Addo. Would be really great to have you stay here at the OE

 

[Samou]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us Maurizio. Ride safely and visit the Wilddogs site regularly to keep us informed about your whereabouts.

Addio

 

[BlueBull2007]

:hello2: :hello2: :hello2: :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:

Excelente!!!

You are very blessed!

 

[Crab]

Thank you. I have enjoyed reading your ride report very much.

 

[White Rhino]

Gracias - Bravo :thumleft:

 

[eikeboom]

Yes thanks for sharing your experiences with us, it was a great read!
I think all the photos you took here in RSA and Namibia will be great souvenirs.
Please keep posting here wherever you travel!
:ricky:

 

[Breekbeen]

:thumleft:

 

[Pietcoke]

Thanx for sharing................till next time :thumleft:

 

[schalk vd merwe]

Very nice Ride Report Maurizio, come and visit us again we will organize you some places around the country to stay for free. Schalk.

 

[Andy660]

Thank you momi20 for an EXCELLENT RIDE REPORT,
I really enjoyed reading about your travel's.

Pitty about your accident in Namibia , but glad you managed to carry on with your journey.

You are an inspiration to all Dual Sport Riders , to just get on your bikes  and do it !
Set a course and ride !

Thank you for sharing your story with us all.
Good Luck in the future !!!