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As It Goes

I took a few days to myself and was just enjoying my surroundings. It was pleasant. More than that it was really good. A place I have been to before and no doubt will visit again. Doing a lot of thinking which is probably not good. I never find the answers to my soul searching but I enjoy the process of going over the details. 

I am back on the road today heading towards one of my most peaceful destinations. I am on my way to see the Little Karoo. It is a sort of up there, round a few corners then more up, yes then more up then I will be at the view I want. Cederberg behind me and the Karoo in front of me. Pretty much where I feel most at home. In a very small one but home it feels like. There are lots of emotions and memories in both places. 

Kind of like when you go out to a club you used to visit frequently when you were 20. You are happy and feel good but know there is another world out there that you have to attend to. 

I am sitting up near one of the mountain crests looking at what I can only describe as tranquility. Not a breath of wind. Not a single noise. Just me looking out.

So this was just a quick update to remind myself that you don't always need answers. Slow down with the questions and just enjoy what you have at this moment. The future will happen, the past is done but this moment is what you can hold dear and cherish right now. It is not going anywhere and you should hold it for as long as you can. It is absolutely the perfect timing of your life. Don't waste it.

Chat soon

💙

Sunday Bloody Sunday

What an amazing day. I went to bed feeling very anxious about my ride today. Not sure why. I knew the route, the distance and every other aspect about it. The distance was very manageable 100kms and the ascent was a healthy 1800 meters. 

I get up. Shower. Only because it is cold 🤣🧊 get my stuff packed and get water from the river. It is deliciously good. First kilo meter is just to get out the park. Then hit the road hard. Yip I made a slight error and the front wheel slips out. Not to worry. I get up dust myself off and carry on. Start up the first pass and it starts raining. Should I go back and call it a day 🙅‍♂️ no way Hose A, my Mexican friend. Quickly cover the sleeping bag in a black plastic bag. A bag in a bag sounds like a good porno movie. Or horror! Or comedy. 

I get to the top way quicker than I thought I would. The descent is wonderful. It stops raining and the sun starts its work for the day. I am enjoying this now. See a car go past me with a family in and the parents in the front are not sure if what they see is real. It must have been a moment for them. 

Suddenly I find myself on the border of Citrusdal town. Wow 2 and half hours and half way. I pull in. Spar is packed (not good for me) the coffee shop she is closed. I go to the shabeen and try and order a beer. They all laugh. I say one coffee then. He says milk, I say no a coffee you twit. He says do you want milk. I said yes please do you want payment. He says Lunch Bar, I say don't be so cheeky to me then. We both laugh and I pay for my coffee (with milk)

I leave the town thinking my god it has grown a lot. It is a big town now with plenty going on. Must be all the farm labourers. Well I tell myself that anyway. 

The ride from here for the next 30 odd kilometers is predominantly uphill. Never really too steep but very little in the way of free miles. I pedal and try and keep myself upright. The reward for this effort is breathtaking views. All around. Every direction. Miles of stunning landscape. It is a sight I have seen before on a previous ride and will no doubt see again soon. Probably even this trip. 

The descent on the other side is fast and furious. I count my lucky stars I am not in a Porsche. I also say a quick thanks that there are no lampposts. 

It takes all my skill to keep myself from not going over the edge. Don't forget I have 10 odd kilos of gear and luckily the brakes are working without any fault. Let's hope they stay that way. It is not too long before I reach my goal for the day. A beautiful campsite I have been before. 

I chat with the boss lady and soon she has me upgraded to a caravan for free. FA. Sweet I will take it.

Dinner was not exactly nutritious or filling as the bloody spar was too busy. It was a packet of biscuits. My safety packet of food. 

So on the shopping list for tomorrow am is to replace them. They have been a life saver tonight. 

So off to bed soon. I am a bit worn after today's ride. A magnificent one but it has taken its toll. 

Chat soon 

G

I Got Overtaken

The Top

Y & T

Yesterday 🙃 check the bike just before I go to town to buy some new felipe flops (french) thongs (wanker australian) or flip flops like us normals. Anyway the back wheel has a broken spoke FFS. What to do. The old brain kicks in and remembers I have some spares. Boom. In the bag will find a bike shop in CW. Oh yes the one slop broke. Been good to me those boys so not too worried I need a 2020 model. So they come in 3's right. The fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucking air mattress has found a leak. Luckily I am sleeping on some borrowed cushions but this issue will need to be addressed on my return. 

An hour later I am in town. See the bike guy. He says "no problem" I get worried when people say this as it normally means "WE WILL FIX IT BUT PROBABLY FUCK SOMETHING ELSE UP" Anyway I check off for slops. 250 madibas. 😳😳😳 I didn't ask for gold lady. Anyway purchase done.

Next door for breakfast. Delicious full house. Gone in 60 seconds was the name I called it. Back to the bike shop. Aweh. Job done. Looks okay 🤔 I am very suspicious. 

Get going back to my place of rest. What do you think??????????? Gears don't work. Get them to work. Then start again. What do you think????????????? I see the bloody thing is put back together incorrectly. That is why the gears needed adjusting which they didn't need if he just did the job properly. Anyway I sort it all out. I should have just changed the spoke myself. It would have been done RIGHT the first time. I can't cry over spilt milk so I make it back to my place. Buy 3 beers for my galliant effort to get everything done.

So the bike is fixed and the slops are done.

Wake up today. Quick spin to town for coffee. And a sandwich. 🤣

Then back here. Well the air mattress needs repairs. 

So tomorrows job is to fix the mattress. I am still on the borrowed cushions. 

It has been an absolute stunning weekend so far. Let's hope this weather keeps up the good work.

Until then

Peace out.

Greg

Better!

DB&B

WTFIT

First Star 🌟

Just

Sunset

Told You

Uitkykpas

Today

I don't have much for the days events. I feel that my continuous lecture about my time out here seems I am disconnected from the real world and living in a fantasy where I cannot fault the reason or existence of it all. Things seem to be going from good to better day by day. I am not gloating or trying to outdo anyone or any reason of this trip. It is just me being me trying to put my experience in a memoir. So please if you read this understand that is my only goal. 

Today was a little bit more than a gem. It was worth waking up for and attending. It had almost every single personal value a human would wish for in a single day. 

Get up. Breakfast. A toasted sandwich with fries. Cheese and tomatoe. Warm and my goodness bloody tasty. It was devoured in a matter of minutes. Then on the bike. A thin jacket was keeping the slightly cool breeze at bay. 

I know where my destination is and I know the route. The icing on the cake will be stopping at all the places I have previously not done so. The riding is gentle and smooth. A bit like watching a gorgeous lady tease you with her sensual prowess. It is undeniably a perfect day for this particular trip.

First off I arrive at Cederberg Wines. They own Sanddriff campsite. (Well i think they do 🤣) A conversation erupts between myself and the desk clerk. The camping is closed but she allows me to buy a few sugary items to eat on the stoop. I am grateful and soon find myself outside enjoying the energy they are releasing. 

A farm manager approaches and he starts off in Afrikaans about what is happening here. I politely say excuse me and he starts his drama again in English. I tell him my story and he looks at me like I am his dead aunt. 

Good luck he chirps and buggers off. I felt I won that little war.

Then it was off again. Through the most beautiful rock formations and open plains. I see a few buck of some kind and wish them well. Then the moment I have been waiting for all day arrives. I am at the top of the Uitkykpas. It is breathtaking. They have tarred the descent. I am a little annoyed as this takes away the chance of slipping off the edge to a magnificent death. Not like I can do much about it so I get moving. 

It is all you could ask for. Exciting, fun, picturesque and quite safe 🤦‍♂️

It leads me again to this little piece of heaven. I am here at Jamaka. The stream is in full swing and my old friends are still here. We had a chat earlier. It was fun to catch up. There is always so much more I wish I could share. The feelings the emotions the grand parade of it all. But this is the part I hold dear to myself. Not selfishly but because we all have our own bit of life we choose to hold dear and without passage to others.

So sleep tight and be safe. 

💙

Liquor Ban 🤣🤣

MM

Today was the tale of two MM's. That will be the am and the pm.

Woke as usual. Check the neck for movement. Sore but not nearly as bad as yesterday. So the planning for the day is done while I am lying in bed. I have 2 options. Stay in bed and be bored all day or get up and make a plan. So at 9 I get up and make a plan. It will be back over the hill to see if I can do it any faster without my bucket load of crap on the back. I am excited and feel up for the challenge. 

I get dressed in my own time and prepare for the onslaught that is ahead of me. My bike is stripped of its carrying harness and everything that will weigh me down is left behind. 

The warmup is obviously the trip over to the other side. Not as harsh or as steep as the return route. It goes by without a glitch and soon I am descending down into death valley. So far all is going well and the neck seems to be doing its job in a much better fashion today. I ride around the other side a bit and go and see the other camping site. Talk to the establishment manager and have a coke.

Then the gears and engine starts up for the return trip. Over the bridge and the climbing starts. I get moving as fast as I can. This is not a holiday day. It continuously gets steeper and harder. I maintain the good attitude and speed. Today is a completely different dragon now that I am just me and the bike. 

I keep pushing and continue to go flat out. Sweating like a man who is on death row. I try my best to keep it up. Eventually it all falls apart. I have to stop. 15 seconds into my pathetic breath catching stop I get going again. I am sure you heard the sonic boom. Next thing you know I am at the top. Check my effort. Pretty much half of the time from the day before. I feel happy and slightly dizzy. Think that coke was the wrong type. It was full sugar not my usual sugar free. FFS how did I get it wrong. 

Anyway so be it. I have put on 50 grams and I can't do anything about it 🤣🤣

So the pm arrives and here I sit with a beer. What a fun day. So much better than yesterday. Not sure what happened. But if it happens again I will be down to the ostrich farm to get me a longer one.

Otherwise not much to report. Things are going well and life is good. Any sponsors out there who want to pay me to do this for a job?? 

So I hope you are all doing well and keeping happy. I miss you and wish you were her to enjoy this with me. Soon I hope.

Be safe all. Be happy. And please just be cool.

Peace out.

Water

Cederberg

It is this beautiful

Day 4️⃣

Not exactly the day I wanted so this will be short.

Chat tomorrow then....

It was an okayish start to the day. Not much to report on the sleep or the start. I woke up. I am alive yay. What to ride was the thought. Well I knew this because I had decided yesterday I was going to ride through to Wupperthal, have a coke and a chomp and ride back here. Pretty bloody simple and hopefully enjoyable. 

The start was good. Up the drag a few kays then on the road through. Get going pretty nicely. Up the hill and on the sort of plateau area. How hard can this shit be. 

Not far in about 20kms or so I get an extremely sore neck. Can hardly move it. Little further on my left hand is not doing good. Like a rubbing sore. I decide to go for another 30 minutes and assess the situation. Well that passes by and I feel I am in this so get it done. 

It has turned from a fun outing to a painful slog. To add to the great day I am having the road has decided it is going to be a rutted one. Okay I think. Get it together son. You can do this. I push on. 

Not to be I am afraid. The little village about 15kms before my goal sees me buying a cool drink and turning around. I am in pain. Not sure why these things have cropped up. Very unlike me.

Anyway I get going home. The good news is that the little intermittent ruts have turned into permanent soul destroying ones. I find myself stopping frequently to check all my limbs and teeth are still with me. I probably wouldn't know if a couple were missing. It was agony and I was extremely unhappy. 

So what took me 3 hours to ride one way took me an hour to ride back. I feel a bit disappointed with myself I did not continue but I was not feeling it today. I might take tomorrow off and just chill out here. I have enough supplies and it is a great place. 

Go for an easy walk instead. Chill out and relax for a day. Will see what the other side of me says when I wake up. Fingers crossed that happens. 

I feel a little disappointed but I know I am here in the Cederberg for a while so one way or another I will get there to have a look around. 

It is tough turning around and coming back. If it was a destination stop then that simply cannot happen. I am not feeling any better so hopefully by the morning things will improve. The closest doctor is probably a 100km ride away 😅🤣

I hope you are all well and keeping up the excellent work. This weather is sublime. 

Take care and chat soon.

💙

Long Way

Day 🎲

Today was a day I am pretty sure I will never forget. I woke up - so right there a good start. Packed, washed in the river ❄ it was fresh and then hit the road. I was more prepared today. I had... a jacket. Get to Op Die Berg. Yes you heard it right. Pop in to Spar (good for you) and got the food essentials and probably a few spoils too. I knew that I was not going to die of hunger for at least 24 hours. Yeah I eat a lot when I ride so what! I like food and food likes me. So happy days.

So off I go. Buzzing down the road and what is it there that I can see 👀👁 the bloody 🚔 po po again. They have the road blocked and checking everyone. Well I pulled a Greg and waved as I rode past. The usual one person telling me to stop but I just yelled "hello" and carried on. 

So then what happens? Yes I know!! Snow. Snow over there, and over there and some up there. Actually quite a lot. Explains why it was like 0 degrees last night. 

I put the pedal down and cruise right out of that freezing place. I am on a road I have ridden previously. Only once but I know it all too well. Up, down, around and more up. I cannot tell you how much I love this road and where it goes. It is like a cigarette after sex, a fine brandy after a steak, a beer after a hard days riding. You get my message. 

Then comes the section I like to call " the best part and the worst nightmare you have ever had".

The hills are ever so slightly rolling with the most gorgeous hills on either side. No artist could ever do this magnificent scenery justice. It is poetic beyond real life. I know why I love this place and I know I would be happy if I died here. It is undeniably gods best work. 

So this is the first part. Then you get to a beautiful place called Mount Cedar. It is fantastic. 5 stars all the way to the bank. And I tell you what not that pricey either. I chat with the receptionist and find their camping is full for the night. Not being bothered as this was not my destination for the evening. 

On my departure from this exquisite venue is the hell. It are is a hill. Not Benny Hill because it is not funny. It is a major hill. I get going. Cycling to start then walking. Suddenly the 25kgs of food I bought earlier is nearly thrown off the side of the mountain. It takes me a good hour to get to the top. Mainly trying to push a trolley cart full of crap to the top. But once there I see my beloved sleeping place for tonight and possibly the next few days. 

The descent is about as much fun as the climb. The rains have done quite a bit of damage to the road. 

But here I sit. Happy. Very happy. Peaceful.

So I wish you all calmness and peace today and for the morrow. May you be happy and grateful for all we have and enjoy.

Love as always G.

Hello Cederberg

I have arrived where I belong

Sometimes you just gotta do what the sign says

Snow?

Day 🥈

Excellent start this morning. Got up, got ready and got moving it was quick and good. Until it wasn't. Once I had gotten out of the forest and on the road it was blindingly cold. There is still a question in my head why I did not stop to put a jacket on. Anyway the day is done and it was a good one.

From where I stopped last night there wasn't much left of Bainskloof Pass so that was completed sharpish. Then the decent on the other side. Well it was cold. Fucking cold. I mean try staying in the freezer for an hour cold with only a pant a short and a tshirt on. Yes.. that cold. 

Anyway the traffic was light so apart from shivering and unable to move because I had frozen solid it was very beautiful and pretty quick going. Then I think there was a road from the bottom to the start of Michele's Pass. A quick stop at the shop before the turnoff and I was on my way up. Not much really there either. 

Boom on the way down and into Ceres. Near the entrance to town and there is a roadblock. What to do I think quick. So I waved as I road past and greeted the officers. Most of them returned the gesture with one of them telling me to stop. I ignored him and carried on.

Through Ceres and then Prince Alfred Hamlet. What a toilet that place. Filthy and kids playing in the mud. I was quite disheartened and felt much disappointment with this thieving government. They have really let the citizens of this country down.

Well the next challenge was Gydo Pass. It was sort of a blur. Go a bit. Stop a bit. Then go then stop then backwards then fall over. Bit of a mess really but it was eventually conquered. 

At the top I met 3 bikers who had ridden up on a single track on the side of the mountain. We chatted and departed as friends for a short time. The alpha male of the group said I should try Kaleo camping farm as he thought it was open. Well guess what mate.. it wasn't. This was an hours detour out of my way. I brushed it off quickly and am now at my spot for the night. It is closer to where I want to be so I guess no complaints really. 

I am tired after today and really hope the place I am aiming for tomorrow is open. So fingers crossed everyone. 

I leave you there for now. I have eaten dinner and am lying down. The legs need a rest.

Be safe all. 

G.

Snow

Day ☝️

Well the morning started with quite a warm welcome. Quite literally. It was 17 degrees when I woke up and only got warmer throughout the day. It meant the jacket was packed in the bag and just a shirt for the days cycling. Splendid indeed James!

The plan was to get to Franschoek and bed down for the night. Well I surprised myself and was there at around 13.00. That's 1pm to us humans. It was an okayish ride there. Quite uneventful and boring. Sometimes boring can be okay because you are alive and telling the story. So we will stick with that for now.

On my entrance to Franschoek a familiar face in a vehicle caught my attention so I pulled over to make some small talk with this good human. It was my brother on the way back from the shops. Went to get some things to finish the thingymabob. We chatted briefly and then carried on with our days. There was a quick mention of where I am going and maybe a visit from him for a day or two 🤞

After Passing through Franschoek and Paarl I was pretty done. I thought I would be sleeping in the streets of Wellington. 

I pushed through and am now half way up Bainskloof Pass. My first attempt to ride into the bush to find a spot was halted by a great big chain. Now I know you thinking just hop over it... check back a few pictures back. My bike is not exactly light. In fact I cannot pick the thing up over a fence.

So I carried on for about 30 minutes and now find myself a little further up. So all is good and in order. Washed in the stream. Ate. And now in bed. Bit knackered to say the least. That is the biggest days ride I have done in 3 years. 

So sleep tight all. Be safe. Be strong and remember... don't pay your taxes. You are not getting anything in return. 

Peace out 😎

Kick Off

Well you are hearing it again. Kick off time tomorrow. 8.30ish and first night in Franschoek. It is about a 6 hour ride there. Normally quite a pleasant one so fingers crossed tomorrow doesn't disappoint. As you can see I have packed way lighter and cleverer 🥺🤥😋🤭

I have just checked on that and yip... I don't care. My main goal is to get to Jamaka and check out my home slices that I left there. They said they would be there for the duration of this month so will be good to see them. Their names are "that guy" and "his wife" good friends they are 🤪

Not much until then. See the Fraser's later and that's about it.

A very big thanks to the Small's again. It has been fun there and I will miss being woken up before the sun by the 3 stooges. 

Had a few lekka cracka rides with Tom and Rich and this will be one of the things I miss... riding slowly 😬😎🤯 aweh mey bru I is aving a tin bath.

So just having my last meal. Nandos. If there is one thing I do actually wish is that I could eat better on my trips. There is a massive business right there. I know there are ways and means but they all take admin and preperation. Good nutritious food easily and readily available all over at less than 5 grand a meal would definitely get my attention. 

Okay people. Keep safe. Keep clean. Keep 19 free. Don't do drugs.. well not too many and stay hydrated. I will probably only post again when I find a stamp. Until then 

Peace 💙

FFS

I honestly thought I was travelling lighter. That is a negative 

5 Nights

So 5 nights until I get going on the next trip. Quick check list.. Excited ✔ Scared ✔ Ready 🤪🤦‍♂️✔ lunch bar New Sleeping Bag ✔ Battery ✔

You get the idea. I have 4 days to prepare. Plenty of time. As previously said the first day can be a little daunting. Getting to Franschoek is the goal. From there it is anyone's guess. 

Quick thanks to Tom and the family for Saturday nights accommodation, my dad for last night and The Small's for my current venue. I am very grateful and hope one day I can return the favor. 

Caught up with a friend today which was grand. Always really nice to see the few friends I have and catch up. Party soon people. I need a good dance session with some top tunes. This will be planned for my return. 

Otherwise the mood is really good and only happy thoughts. Nothing to complain about as things are very good currently and I am feeling very blessed and fortunate for all I have.

Sleep tight all. Keep yourselves warm. Tell your partner you love them and give them a hug. I am sure they need it.

💙

Tranquility

I think having peace and tranquility in your life makes you calm and adaptive. Human traits and blessings we are all searching for. Go well. Go quietly. Go happy. Go with intent. Be safe. Be happy. 

Few Days

Been back a few days now and wow that was a good move. The storm arrived today at about 11 and it is pretty intense. It hasn't stopped raining. Not really that cold but a lot of water. Serious local flooding and very wet. A quick big thanks to Rich, Sam and the 3 stooges for a fun and very cool stay in their home. Like always much appreciated. 

A spin up Tokai yesterday with Tom as well. Man alive was that good. 4 weeks and being back on the bike was simply magical. Cheers Dave 🍻

I hope there will be a few more rides before I depart on my next adventure. 🤞

Otherwise it has been relatively quiet and non eventful. My new battery has been attached to the bike and it will get its once over next week before the gates open. As mentioned I have purchased a new bag of sleeping so that should keep the shivering nights at bay. I will pack way more selectively. Less is more but more of the right stuff. I am a little acclimatized to the cold but will make sure that the right garment is there when needed. I am also more confident of the campsite availability. Things are opening slowly but they are opening. This is a major boost to my tour.

So again a quick thanks to all those who have helped and supported me for this journey. Nothing goes unnoticed and I am grateful for all the advice, time or any contribution whatsoever that you make to me in any way, shape or form. 

I bid you all goodnight and prosperity for the coming days. Keep warm and safe. 

Peace 💙

Back

So I am in Stellenbosch. A campsite about 150 meters from the R44, a main road to CT, Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The traffic has been going and quite intense since 6am. People on their way to work or returning from it. I do not miss this or the noise. See where I have been you get woken by 🐓or 🦆🐦🦉🦜🦚okay not so much peacocks. 

I think we all live different lives and this town gig is not my life. As you all know it doesn't suit me and I don't suit it. Of course I am happy to be back to see my friends, 🔫the 🌬 with them have a few 🍷🍺 with them and all but I really do struggle with what society calls "normal".

So anyway I hope it is a good few days and I don't lose my mind before I 🦲 off again. Not much to do really except wait for the storm to pass, get one item I still need and catch up with everyone. 

It has been a grand experience and I have loved most of it. Good memories and met a few really great people. I will see a few of them again on the 🚲 trip even though I am sure when I told them my plan they thought I was 🥜🥜

I know I am very fortunate to be able to do this right now. I am spending more than I wanted to but so be it. It is just me in this world and me I shall look after. 

It is hard to say how I feel right now. I guess it is like the calm before the storm. Exactly like how the weather is. Beautiful and peaceful. This is the feeling. 

It is weird and unnerving. You know what lies ahead and you are a little scared of it yet excited that it will hold you captive for a brief moment. 

Anyway enough rambling on from me. See y'all soon for a drink and a chin wag.

Peace out.

G

But One

My favorite African joke is when you speak to a person and they say but one! Example.. talking to a chap and he says it was my youngest child.. but one! What happened to second youngest. Maybe just me but I find it A Musing.

So tonight is probably my last night.. but one 🙃😉

Seems hard to believe. Lived in and out of this car for nearly a month. Every day I have cleaned myself. Granted some days better than others but still. Worn clean clothes every day.. ______ you got it 《but one》

Loved almost every minute of it. Been some hard times, been some good times but most of all I am still alive. Well so far.

I plan on spending tomorrow night in the car. Like my first night. When I had f all idea or plan. This whole journey has been one for the books. Not sure which book but one of them. 

CT will be hosting me for about a week before I polish up the 🚳 sorry wrong one 🚲 it's still Titanium stupid auto colour.

Less moaning more din din di. 

I am so excited for the bike ride. The good news is is that I have.. no plan. Just pack up and arrive dache. Off I go. Believe me, I is getting expert mode in this category. 

A famous quote "all man (or woman or gender neutral) person needs is a bike and path to ride it on. The rest of the cycle will complete itself" okay I wrote that. But it makes beautiful sense. The circle of life will be complete. 

Today was fun. 2 spectacular walks. One over there ↗️ and the other one up there↖️. I enjoyed them both and ready for a bit of Netflix before I hit the sack. It has been absolutely wonderful where I am. Super duper place and sure to be visited on my bicycle tour. 

I have been so lucky to see and do so much. It has not been cheap but I wouldn't change a thing. Okay maybe like one or two things but not much. Yaah it was good all round. 

So sleep tight. Will keep this bloody thing going throughout my bicycle tour too. Well I might. Probably. We will see.

Yes sleep tight, keep warm and most of all don't do heroin. That shit will kill you. Probably. Eventually. Maybe. 

Until then 🔵

Suspicious!

Have you ever noticed.. you having a few drinks at the pub or a mates house. All is well. Good times are being had. It is almost like lekka bru. You know what I mean.

Then you go to the loo 🚽 once. This is normally after about 5 or even maybe 6️⃣ beers 🍺 or wines 🍷 if that is your preferred poison. I mean I am not here to judge what you drink right. 

Few more drinks 🍷 or even 🥃 or if you dare 🍹 you know keep the atmosphere at a good level. 

Then right, you call the 🚕🚖 uber and he says like 1️⃣0️⃣ or maybe 1️⃣2️⃣ minutes. You don't rush your drink because you have plenty of time. Then as you are 🛎 notified he is arriving you have another 🚽 and bid everyone farewell 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️.

Here is my problem. 2 ✌ yes two minutes into the drive home which is only 🎱 minutes home you need to go to the 🚽 again. 

I mean not maybe when you get home or just now. Or even now now. I mean IMMEDIATELY. Right there. That second. Well that is how I work. 

Look away if you are squeamish...

I once actually did go right there. He was a bloody cheeky Spanish driver. We were in 🇪🇦Spain obviously. It was 4 or maybe 🖐 in the morning and we were making our way home from a 🏯 club.

I feel bad about it ❌. Well a little. Okay I don't care.

That is my story for today. Goodness knows what made me think of it. Oh yes...

I had a beer just now on my walk and needed to 🚽

Happy Monday all. I hope you are warm and smiling. 

Peace.

Good Morning

Picketburg & Here

Yesterdays journey took me to a little spot at the top of Picketburg mountain. I had been told about this magnificent place by the couple from Jamaka. They had mentioned that I had to go there. So it was a pretty simple affair then, that would be my next spot.

I got lost as usual. I mean this place is at the end of the road. You simply cannot fuck it up. I did 😃🤣. I am good at getting lost. Like the cave on the mountain... you simply cannot get lost they said. It took me 2 attempts to find it ⚠️⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️ I have the built in compass of a singing 🦮 🧭

Anyway the spot was found and the lady owner is a magnificent woman. She offered me camping or a little cottage with some beds in for the same price. I am beginning to like my one bedroom open plan casa so I went with camping. I was warned by her son that it would be cold. I asked him... if a bear shits in the woods, does it smell? He looked confused so did I so he left me at the spot with a promise of returning with more firewood. It's in a forest bru. There is wood everywhere. 

He was surely correct the night was cold. But my new 0 degree sleeping bag had that one covered! 

The morning started with lightning the 🦄 that's a donkey by the way. The water gets hot and you shower voila. Like riding a bike. So with the fire raging I got in the shower. Now... these things take a little time to heat up. I thought I had given it enough. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 was I wrong. The water was freezing. So wrapped in my towel I head off to the donkey and presto it up with half a forest. An hour later I was legit, and sparkling clean Greg rose back to life. 

On my departure I stopped by the house to settle up. The owner lady, the wise son and myself had a good 45ish minute chat. What fantastic people and excellent stop. I am grateful for that stop. It was top class. 

The engine roars and I am on my way to Tulbagh for the night. I drive around for about an hour looking for a decent spot. Then as I am passing some hole in the wall pub I see some patrons chatting getting ready to roll.

I pull up and enquire with a young lass where are is the camping lekka in this metropolis of yours. She lifts her hand to my face, pulls out her 🐕&🦴 (☎️) and makes a call to an anonymous person. I don't prat Afrikaans so I wait for her to hang up and then she instructs me on where to go.

So here I am. Magical little place. In bed and ready for sleep. 

Have a good evening all. Much peace to all.

😴😴

The 4th Already 😶

Not a great night. The bloody Kumar's pitched up late with 2 kids and kept me up until 11. So feeling a bit irritated today SURPRISE 🤣🤣

Otherwise good. Really nice walk around the 4X4 course yesterday afternoon. I would love to see a vehicle go round there. It is in rough shape. Bit like me after 2 bottles of 🍷🍷full of 💩💩

Anyway up and waiting for the ⛺ to dry so I can pack up and go. Off to Picketburg. Apparently a very cool spot on top of the mountain. Googled it yesterday. Looks pretty hippy. Will have to pick up some hooch to fit in. Fucking hippies!!

This vehicle trip is coming to an end. The bike better be doing some pushups. It is your turn soon Lynskey. The car has been a blast but the bike will be better. I hope some of you come and visit me wherever I am. With current economic conditions I may be out there riding for a while. 

Right ladies and gentlemen let's get this day rolling. Off to the 🛁🪒🧴🧻🚿🚽🧼🧽💩 for the usual and then smoke this town.

On a quick side note. Watched some show on Netfeeelix last night about the movie of Queen and Adam Lambert. Bloody hell it is excellent. If you have 90 odd minutes to beat one out may I suggest you watch this. It is good.

Chow for now. Be good, be naughty but whatever you do don't get pregnant. 

Peace out

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Costs

So this is more general knowledge than anything else. I was at the last place. Winter special R50 per night. Far from anyone and I had everything I needed. Today here beautiful spot. R130 per night. Excellent place. Quite close together though. But they do have wifi. So a little bonus. Just goes to show how some are really trying to get business going again and how some have the budget to keep rates up. Most of the places I visit are on big farms so I guess the lodges and camping is their beer money.

Well that was just my financial news for the day.

Proper post later on.

G.

Been a Day Or 🥈

Still here. Absolutely best spot. Jamaka Camping. Not many people here at all. One couple been here 100 days. They have a swish motor home so styling quite nicely. To be fair this is the best place to be if you don't mind your own company! Everything is legit and down right brilliant. I chatted with them last night. They are doing well and keeping happy. Once to town per month for supplies and that's pretty much it.

Since I have been here I have been very happy. Arrived on the 30th and off tomorrow. Had a big fire on the 30th! It was 19 years since my Mom was killed. Had a beer and enjoyed the night. It was good. 

So since then done many walks and tonight my legs are actually sore. I don't get that much on the bike. I guess they are just permanently sore 🤣😅

Walked to the little cave. Supposed to be cave paintings there but didn't see much. Cool place though. I could easily spend a night up there. Next time 😉.

Not much else really. Just absolutely loving this spot. I will most certainly be back here on my bike soon. It is right in the middle of everywhere I want to go and very affordable. The owners are awesome and always up for a chat.

Sorry this is as boring as 💩 tonight. Just been being me for a bit and trying to take in the world. 

Be safe, warm and happy. This is all we need.

Sleep tight 

Greg 

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