Uiltjie
Race Dog
Day 3
Camping at Doringkloof has been a ball, nice hot showers, fine weather, friendly landlords. We pack up and between us decide where to ride to. We reach a decision to go to Uniondale from where we will take the Prince Albert (Alfred?) pass towards Knysna.
By this time, no-one doubts the word of our mechanic, and H2O obliges by draining the petrol tank of the Vara. Off to the shop, they drain the remaining fuel from his tank, and refills with fresh fuel.
Packing up
Spoorbek decides to take a quick morning swim before we take on the heat of the day, and displays his skills as a “bomber”
Going out of the Kloof, we stop some more for pics
We stop in Uniondale for refuelling, first refuel since Patensie. Interestingly, because of all the slow riding through the Kloof, my bike’s consumption was 14,6 km/l, which is very good for the KTM. Also time to check in on messages from home, as we are all business owners and this was our first cell coverage.
We had a wonderful breakfast at a restaurant in the main rd, and off we went to Avontuur and De Vlugt.
Going into the mountains, it became apparent that we will be faced with clouds and rain, but never thought it would turn out quite spooky, being Uniondale and all!
We ride this beautiful pass in the clouds, not being able to see any drop-offs or views. Coming down towards De Vlugt, I desperately wanted to take pictures of the bikes crossing the beautiful little bridges with their white waterfalls beneath them. But the leaders kept going and I missed the shots, guess we’ll have to go back some time!
We stopped at De Vlugt for some refreshments and milktart at the Tea Room.
Spoorbek had to take a dump, and the boys pranked him by locking the “long-drop” door from the outside. A relieved Spoorbek…..
To be continued……
Camping at Doringkloof has been a ball, nice hot showers, fine weather, friendly landlords. We pack up and between us decide where to ride to. We reach a decision to go to Uniondale from where we will take the Prince Albert (Alfred?) pass towards Knysna.
By this time, no-one doubts the word of our mechanic, and H2O obliges by draining the petrol tank of the Vara. Off to the shop, they drain the remaining fuel from his tank, and refills with fresh fuel.
Packing up
Spoorbek decides to take a quick morning swim before we take on the heat of the day, and displays his skills as a “bomber”
Going out of the Kloof, we stop some more for pics
We stop in Uniondale for refuelling, first refuel since Patensie. Interestingly, because of all the slow riding through the Kloof, my bike’s consumption was 14,6 km/l, which is very good for the KTM. Also time to check in on messages from home, as we are all business owners and this was our first cell coverage.
We had a wonderful breakfast at a restaurant in the main rd, and off we went to Avontuur and De Vlugt.
Going into the mountains, it became apparent that we will be faced with clouds and rain, but never thought it would turn out quite spooky, being Uniondale and all!
We ride this beautiful pass in the clouds, not being able to see any drop-offs or views. Coming down towards De Vlugt, I desperately wanted to take pictures of the bikes crossing the beautiful little bridges with their white waterfalls beneath them. But the leaders kept going and I missed the shots, guess we’ll have to go back some time!
We stopped at De Vlugt for some refreshments and milktart at the Tea Room.
Spoorbek had to take a dump, and the boys pranked him by locking the “long-drop” door from the outside. A relieved Spoorbek…..
To be continued……
;D
