Day 6
Today I ride with the local Wild Dogs! I just knew this was going to be good.
When I arrived at the designated spot Jo GSA (BMW GSA), Stofstreep (KLR650) and HennieS (V-Strom 650) were already waiting.
We rode out on the Koster road where we took the first dirt.
This area is flat and dry. They certainly need some rain.
Then, suddenly, towards Groot Marico things started to change. More hills, more trees and much more green.
I stopped every so often for a photo. They must have thought this "Capie" is mad
But hey, when am I going to have a chance to ride here again.
Little did I know that the best was yet to come. Jo GSA organized some special trails for us
Look at this! I mean, look at this! Who would have thought?
This great spot is where we stopped for lunch. Jo GSA even brought us some biltong and droewors ;D
The TA saw some dirt, that's for sure!
My view during Tuesday lunch. To think that other people were sitting behind their desks now
How privileged we are.
Next Stofstreep took the lead. I think Jo GSA was feeling bad that the Beemer was the only bike with no dust on
Stofstreep took us all the way to Groot Marico and then along a little gravel railway service road.
These guys know all the best places. Always good to have a "local contact". Next we took some nice high speed gravel towards "Wondergat". I was following Stofstreep through a long sweeping turn that he power-slid through. It looked very cool
but at the same time I was hoping my rear stays put
Jo GSA and his "Mothership" bringing up the rear.
Wondergat is a popular cave diving spot. Apparently 23 divers have lost their lives here so far.
Then HennieS took the lead and took us to the Molopo eye. This is where the Molopo River rises. In the distant past the Molopo flowed into the Orange River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. A dam wall was built across the river on the orders of President Kruger to prevent residents of Mafikeng from receiving water. It was little realised that the river flowed underground through Mafikeng anyway. This was also the only source of water for Bakerville during the Diamond Rush. This is an protected area.
The clear water springs from the earth (you can actually see it) from an underground lake. It's also the habitat of the
Dwarf Tilapia, a small fish found only here and in the Okavango Delta.
The water is so clear you can see all the way to the bottom. The fish are easy to spot.
What a great day. This area has so much to offer. It's a pity I didn't have another day to explore.
Thanks so much to Jo GSA, Stofstreep and HennieS for organizing this day and taking time on a week day to show me around. It is much appreciated. If ever you find yourselves in the Southern Cape give me a shout. I'll gladly return the favour.
