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DRAZIL

Race Dog
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Location
Port Elizabeth
Bike
BMW R1200GS Adventure
Lots of photos for the nature and water lovers.
Saturday arrived and what perfect weather for a small outride. The dirt roads around us are still rain damaged and muddy as hell, so being a lazy person I di not want to dirty my bike unnecessary and decided a bit of a tar trip was in order with a small amount of dirt.
Destination Kat river dam. Well we finally arrived after an uneventful ride and were met with a locked gate and unmanned station which is becoming a norm in our municipal resorts and recreational areas, so we just opened and went through the pedestrian gate. :p
The area looks well maintained until you look closely at the ablution blocks and buildings in the area, they have been stripped bare, even the winch in the boat house is gone. Same as Van Der Kloof. :mad:
This recreational area has the potential to become a great weekend break away for anlers,boaters and hikers but alas it means work and that is something that scares away our people that want to earn an income and do nothing for it. It would be a great community project to help those who need work and make a little income. ???
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A great WD gathering spot
5=Arrrgh where is the road gone. :eek: from here we walk.
 

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5=Hitching post
 

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Last ones. (6)
4+5+6= trying out the black box look but I will keep mine as it is my signature.
 

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As a matter of interest KTM990R who was riding with me swapped my red GSA (Gogga) for an Erzberg 950SE and then missed the GSA and bought another one.
 
Nice pics and all. Makes one sad to think what our kids will have to see.

But, you should rather have joined us on the trip to George on Saterday &
home on Sunday.  8)
 
What a same, such a nice spot on our door step.  We have been there on a couple of occasions and also found the gate closed, I know now what to do.  :biggrin:

On a higher note, awesome pic's  :thumleft: especially pic number P1110767, that's a winner.

Thanks for sharing.
 
Nice pics.
Thought I passed you near Coega on Sun. Not you as I see you do not have a yellow light protector fitted. Keep riding and posting.
 
Mr.T said:
Nice pics and all. Makes one sad to think what our kids will have to see.

But, you should rather have joined us on the trip to George on Saterday &
home on Sunday.   8)

I know and have been through George area enough times and the Kat river only once before a long time ago.Kat river was the choice to investigate and enjoyable.
 
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