Kenhardt - Die Hel - Baviaans
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After exiting the reserve we saw a turnoff to the Kouga Dam that looked interesting and decided to explore it a little ways. Definitely worth the detour
... although the road we were on there ended at the base of a cliff face and we had to retrace our route back towards Patensie
... although the road we were on there ended at the base of a cliff face and we had to retrace our route back towards Patensie
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Subie the cave camping cost us 100 bucks each for the night and then we organised for them to provide us with meat and salads for a braai. Landed up being a 3 course meal that we couldn't even finish and we are 2 big, growing boys. Food was a bit on the expensive side at 140 rhondts, but you could always buys supplies along the way and do your own thing. Firewood was a 20 bucks a bag and 2 bags should be more than enough.subie said:
If you have the time, camp over at Kudu Kaya on the Patensie side just before you go into the reserve. We popped in for a quick look and the campsite is really nice, right next to a natural spring on a beautiful citrus farm.
Then take a whole day to get to the caves ... and then another day to get out to Uniondale area
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... and then we hit the sea ...
Time for an ice cold beer down at the pier in PE and then it was off to The Ballies Baksteen for a slap-up braai , a hot shower and the chance to sleep in a real house for a change
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Time for an ice cold beer down at the pier in PE and then it was off to The Ballies Baksteen for a slap-up braai , a hot shower and the chance to sleep in a real house for a change
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Plan was to do a quick service on the bikes when we got to PE (clean air filters and maybe do a quick oil change) , but after Baksteen and his toppie "forced" the 3rd Windhoek down my gullet there was no way that was going to happen.... so we retired to braai area to quaff a few more (just to make sure those first one's were actually as good as they tasted) and reminisce about the epic 8 days we had spent on the road (was day 10 for Baksteen)
So next morning we started off a bit late, went for a greasy breakfast a little farmstall and then made out seperate ways home
My idea was to ride up towards Grahamstown, then through Hogsback towards BarkleyEast and then decide from there what I was going to do
... but the weather wasn't really playing it's part and when it started p!ssing down I decided to turn inland and try find some desert to ride through
There were some tar roads up towards Graaff-Reinet that I had been wanting to ride on 2 wheels for a long time
No bookings, no real plans and I had 2 days to get back to Joburg turned the red donkey away from the clouds
Skys cleared and one thing I do know .... I found another part of the world I have go to return to on my Brutale. Eventually landed up twisting and turning my way up to Gariep Dam for an overnight stop .... I reckon about 800 kays of slab on the Fugly, and I loved every bit of it
And then it was the last 700 kays from there home. Froze my nuts off into a stiff headwind to Phillipolis , Trompsburg, Edenburg ... and then into Bloem for a hot cup of coffee.
And then I was pap... was going to take the scenic route from there, but the previous day's ironbutt and the cold just caught up with me so I hit the N1 all the way home.
So next morning we started off a bit late, went for a greasy breakfast a little farmstall and then made out seperate ways home
My idea was to ride up towards Grahamstown, then through Hogsback towards BarkleyEast and then decide from there what I was going to do
... but the weather wasn't really playing it's part and when it started p!ssing down I decided to turn inland and try find some desert to ride through
There were some tar roads up towards Graaff-Reinet that I had been wanting to ride on 2 wheels for a long time
No bookings, no real plans and I had 2 days to get back to Joburg turned the red donkey away from the clouds
Skys cleared and one thing I do know .... I found another part of the world I have go to return to on my Brutale. Eventually landed up twisting and turning my way up to Gariep Dam for an overnight stop .... I reckon about 800 kays of slab on the Fugly, and I loved every bit of it
And then it was the last 700 kays from there home. Froze my nuts off into a stiff headwind to Phillipolis , Trompsburg, Edenburg ... and then into Bloem for a hot cup of coffee.
And then I was pap... was going to take the scenic route from there, but the previous day's ironbutt and the cold just caught up with me so I hit the N1 all the way home.
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That was it. End of an EPIC 10 days in the saddle
Everyone should do a ride like this at least once in their life.... doesn't matter what bike you are on. Just get out there . Hope I get to repeat it at least a few times more before I kick up my clogs
Shot for taking the time to read through my ramblings. Hope you enjoyed the pics
Everyone should do a ride like this at least once in their life.... doesn't matter what bike you are on. Just get out there . Hope I get to repeat it at least a few times more before I kick up my clogs
Shot for taking the time to read through my ramblings. Hope you enjoyed the pics
Baie dankie vir die deel en goeie RR.
Ons is laas so vinnig met die bikes deur ek kan amper niks onthou nie. Gaan nou in OKT van Addo af eerste aand by Kudu Kaya(dankie Jup) slaap en tweede aand by Uitspan en die keer met die 4x4. Rustig soos julle en gaan dit geniet.
Ons is laas so vinnig met die bikes deur ek kan amper niks onthou nie. Gaan nou in OKT van Addo af eerste aand by Kudu Kaya(dankie Jup) slaap en tweede aand by Uitspan en die keer met die 4x4. Rustig soos julle en gaan dit geniet.
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you got a route to share? going that way December!
Nice RR McSack and some fantastic pics. :thumleft:
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One of the most enjoyable RR's I've read for a while! Thanks for sharing!
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ok thanks, ill ping PeterVeeMcSack said:
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:ricky: :thumleft:
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Nice ride and pics! Went through Baviaans in July and it was dry with only a few water crossings- looking good
DocKLR is much older then expected- or is it the mileage :biggrin:
DocKLR is much older then expected- or is it the mileage :biggrin:
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