36 hours

So about 36 hours to go. I am pretty nervous now. I don't know what will happen, when, where how or why. But i will leave on Friday. I will be much happier and a lot more relaxed when i get to Franschoek. A night at my brothers place will be the best medicine i could hope for. He is calm under pressure and will hopefully help settle my nerves. I have lots to do tomorrow so tonight will be an early one. Hopefully i will be able to get a good nights rest as my first day is roughly a hundred kilometres. That includes a stop to get my Leatheman fixed. Can you Adam and Eve it they are right in the middle of day one. Too funny i know. Should be a good 15 minute break.
Alright people i wish you fair well. Chat tomorrow probably. Peace.

Leaving Friday

Had a few drinks with friends on Saturday as a sort of leaving gig. Much fun was had and thanks all for coming. Reality has set in and today i am extremely nervous. Friday will be the hardest day as i will be riding through the worst parts of Cape Town to get to my brothers place in Franschoek. I am stopping half way to get my Leatheman fixed for my trip. They have informed me it will take no more than 10 minutes. Fingers crossed this will be true. I don't need any delays on getting out of town.
Lots and lots of mixed thoughts and emotions today. I really am in a place mentally that i did not expect and i haven't even left yet.
At least i am at work today so hopefully my mind will be kept busy.
Have a super Monday all and will post again soon.

8 Days

So not long to go. Having a drink with my girlfriend and her sister. Chatting about all sorts. Life is so different for each and every one of us. Our goals and challenges vary from goal to post. No matter your dream or aspirations never give up or let your guard down. But most importantly do what you want and have fun doing it.
I have put this ride off for a long time but d-day is approaching fast. Nervous i am but also very excited to see if i can deal with being myself. I was born to do this and i am excited.
It is bedtime now so as one of my old favourites used to say... "look after yourselves and each other"
Peace out.

About 10 days

So roughly 10 days to go. I think i have all the pieces now, just need to put them together and get the puzzle built before i leave. I will put a picture up of my mode of transport as soon as it is ready. I would normally say "she" representing my bike but it doesn't answer me back so i know it has no gender. (I am greatful for this) Nerves are still  good so far so happy days. A little worried about the loneliness that will come but these are the moments that i will find out about myself.
Quick catch up from my previous post. I was out of home affairs after just over an hour. In my books this is my first win. I hope there are many more to come. The posts will be short for now until i get going so don't give up just yet.
It will get better. Sleep tight for tonight.

Passport

Decided to renew my passport today as i have been told you need a passport of the country you live in. It expired in 2014 so not the worst idea. After living in Africa for 43 years you get used to the incompetence of the government. I got here at 5am and still 6th in the queue. Everyone talking smack about how bad home affairs is. Well let's see. I didn't wake up at 4.30 to be stuck here all day. If i am done by 9.30 we will call it a victory and get a celebratory drink for the short trip to work. Fingers crossed everyone.

Carbo loading

First post aweeeeh

About 3 weeks to go. Doing some carbo loading watching the football. Exciting times ahead. Nerves are still good. Only thing i know so far is my first night at my brothers house in Franschoek.