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We turn right for Lainsburg and through the Rooiberg towards our overnight, Matjiesvlei just outside Calitzdorp.
A lekker gravel road leads towards the Seweweekspoort Pass and the Gamkapoort Dam.
We have plenty time so head for the dam through Boschluyskloof.
Neither of us has been down here before so were not prepared for what a great ride it is ... or how far it is to the dam.
The Gamkapoort Dam initially looked like a great spot to camp but the (private) facilities leave much to be desired.
To be honest for all of 3 minutes we contemplated camping here for the night we quickly decided to move on. This rock had come down whilst we were in the poort ... constant reminder of the dangers that lurk in steep terrain.
The livestock looked happy to be here too.
We turn left into Seweweeks.
The turn off to Matjiesvlei is about 5km's from Calitzdorp.
Excellent access road to it.
We stay in what must have been a fantastic farm as the place dates from the 1820's and is still in the same family hands. It's neat and tidy, rustic with no electricity and a donkey that provides hot water 45mins after fire-up. The owners wife has provided last minute home made braai packs with more than we can eat ... and one of us can certainly eat so even I was impressed when there was padkos for tomorrow.
The farm house is set on the edge of a koppie overlooking the farm with the Gamkas River to the West, amazingly one can walk to Die Hel from here through the poort ... it's only 7km! As kids they used to do so regularly we are told.
Unlike in Kokstad in our May trip to St. Lucia, the Honda joined the Yam under cover for the night.