This stuff is delicious

Days

There are days when I feel great. Wake up good, wash and smell like 🌹 do some walking and then a little driving. Find an incredible spot and put up camp for the day and night to follow. 

Then there are days when I miss the happiness inside. I still do all of the above but it just feels like why? Why go through this mundane shit and carry on. It just feels so repetitive and looking for the end of the line.

It is this feeling that I am trying to work through. The purpose feeling. It comes, it goes. I haven't found the answers yet and not sure there are any. Happiness is easy. Life is easy. Finding the meaning of it all not so much.

It's not suicidal just more like "for fucks sake I have had this day. Why do I need to have it again?"

I can't really blame it on 19 as I had it before that. I think my biggest issue and as I mentioned to a friend is that I want a job that fulfills me. Maybe man whore 🤣 we all love sex right. 

Maybe I just need to return home collect my trusted 🚲 and go and ride for a while. I never seemed to have these concerns when I was on my bike. I was too worried about getting stabbed 🔪 and robbed then being left for dead and bleeding out in 10 hours. I know right. Bit messed up. 

I don't see the point to a lot of things that happen in this world. But that is me. You all know that. We should be thinking about less people in the world. Downsizing. We have too much of everything. 

So that is my peace for now. It's been said. I am still in this amazingly beautiful spot. Gonna piss off for a walk and think about thinking too much 🤔🤯🤣🤣

Morning Walk

The Falls

Rocks

More

Yip

Ups & Downs

Today I am in De Pakhuys. What a spot this is. I cannot tell you how beautiful this place is. It is sort of at the top of The Cederberg mountain range near Clanwilliam. It is a camping spot but mainly for rock climbers. Well when I say mainly most of the people here are rock climbers. The surrounding landscape holds many hidden gems and huge towering walls to climb. Something I will not be interested in thank you.

Last night was not the greatest sleep. Awake, then out, repeat 20 fold. Sometimes for a good few hours sometimes for a couple of minutes. It was a little disappointing as I had had a fairly decent day and was relatively tired last night. So be it one cannot dwell on the past.

I am fortunate this place is allowing camping. They are an activity spot so they are all in order. Said hello to a few of the climbers and have been for a short walk around the place.

Tomorrow I will explore beyond the confines of the estate. I will try my hand at this rock climbing gig but only what I feel comfortable with. I do not see this as a good time to be testing out my medical aid. At least if I die they can add that to the covid count 🤯🤣

Not a fuck.

I have been to this place before under different conditions. I was really hoping they would be open and voila your dream is my command. Open it is.

There will be pictures tomorrow so keep a look out. There is definitely leopard here. I doubt I will see any but you can almost feel them watching you. Maybe I will get one close up tomorrow. See if it likes the taste of Greg's arm and then snap. Gotcha. Quick plaster and all will be well.

Enough rambling on from me. Bed time soon. I am a little whacked from my lack of zzz's last night.

Be good, be safe and cough on your fellow humans.

19 signing out

Peace.

Earth Starter

Last night was weirdly horrid. Very strange dreams and they were just coming full on. I don't know what is up with that. I suppose some dream expert would have a field day with them. So hopefully I never find one 😉🤣

Then when I got up at 7 the top add on for the tent was covered in ice. Solid ice ❄❄☃️ Then as I look at the car same thing. Check the temperature on the vehicular dashboard and it says 1🌡 WTF I have seen -3🌡this trip and no ice. Anyway it was quite cool and another good memory I have.

Then boom bang wheelie out the joint waving hysterically at the owner and his family. What a cool place. I will be back there. On a bike or in a car, who knows but I will be back.

Cross back into my hometown of WC. I passed the main roadblock and I tell you it was manned like armageddon. The army and the leggy were there. Full on brigade of soldiers and all the gear that goes with it. Very intimidating. Luckily I showed my pass and I was gone faster than you can say, hey corona.

I had my sights set on a place I have been before. A little bike (motor) place I have stopped before. Near Klawer. So I push on through until I get to the gate. Beep beep. No answer... beep beep and the owner fella comes down. Sorry mate we are currently closed. Pull through again soon he shouts. I nod in confirmation and again take to the road.

Now if you have read through all the shit I have written on this blog you will remember my last bike trip I stopped at this gaf. It is the place where the owner had gone to CT to collect his earth starter motorbike. Same fella and same gaf. Cool as chips he is. 

Anyway I find myself here not far from his place. Chilled up for the night. It will be in the car as I think if the tent goes up I will wake up in another state. It is windy as hell. A bit of rain but hopefully the evening will bring more of baby jesus's wee. 

So I leave you for the night. Keep warm and safe.

Peace.

Night 15

Today is 15 days I have been out here. It has been worth it. Seen so much good. Tough times have been around most corners and mentally quite tough. Very little contact with people. I like my life that way. I am not much of a party person anymore. I guess right time, right place and anything goes. But this trip has been good to me so far. 

I estimate another week or so out here. Difficult to time things under the world's current conditions. I fear many jobs lost and many businesses struggling. Ideally I want to do my own business but I need to put serious thought into this over the coming week. I will have plenty of time so hopefully solutions will be found. 

As for today well I am at a place I have visited previously. Awesome little spot called Modderfontein Camping. The only other time I have been to Springbok we stayed the night here and got washed out. Tonight looks clear 🤞 but last night down the road about 10kms I got a little soaked again 🤣.

Next time I come here I am staying in a building. 

Not much news or happenings today. Did some shopping in town and came out to my new spot for the night. An hours walk up the hill, ate and now in bed. 

Promises to be 0 degrees tonight so all my blankets and my new sleeping bag will be earning their keep. Should be good. I love the fresh mornings and the crisp air cleans and refreshes the lungs. It is a good feeling.

So keep it real. Keep it legit and keep warm. Donate a blanket to a homeless person and know that we all need to do a bit extra if we can.

Peace out.

G.

Today!

It was a very pleasant start. Got in a good walk and then a lovely hot shower. It was grand. 

Down to Augrabies Falls. It's an okay place. The falls themselves are quite spectacular. But I have terrible vertigo so I didn't get that close to the edge. Then off round a small section of the park. I honestly wasn't in the mood for it so it was brief. They have giraffes so I am a little sore I didn't make more effort. But honestly it is quite a big park so no guarantees I was going to see them.

It was still a good morning. 

Then off down the road. It was terribly slow and boring today. I think I am over thinking things and it is starting to get to me.

This will probably be my last post for a while. Just not feeling up to it at the moment. 

So if you are reading or following I will be back in a while.

Off to Springbok tomorrow. I know a campsite there so hopefully they are open. 

Be good and chat soon. 

Greg.

Good Evening

I am not sure how to start this so here goes 🕺

My day goes as such. Get up. Get packed. Get clean. Piss off to the next stop. Voila. Job done.

Today was not quite as such. Get up ✅ then a slight deviation; I went for a walk around the dam again. It was beautiful. No animals to be seen, but sometimes just the serenity and calm can bring joy. It was good, it was peaceful. Then back to camp, pack up and get going. 🚘 (my car is white stupid text) anyway. 

Arrive at the Kalahari Mall. I was here on Sunday so I knew my way around. Get what I need and middle finger while I wheelie on my way out. Sweet!! 

Today's plan had not been made at this stage so it was pretty much go the easiest route till you get stopped 🤯 I know right... mind blown. 

Then I see the alien ship has landed again so I zoom over in the direction of it. Of course there is a 🚫 do not enter sign. So as I am taking a stationary movie from the gate an old Polo pulls up on the other side. I say "howzit boet! Any chance I can get a closer gander?" The driver opens his window made of a glass and says open the gate. I do so! He drives through the gate and says to me he owns the velt and I am welcome to drive through to the next gate and have a look and if anyone says anything he said I was allowed. He then leaves in a cloud of dust and screams "close the gate" behind him. I felt I had been duped into this gate story. But why not... I drove up and saw this incredible story. It is a huge solar power system. The main reflector must be this monstrosity that shines to the panels. 

I am not kidding you. It feels like it goes through your brain when you get close. 

Anyway I quickly shift down the road looking for a place to rest my cooked brain. 

Now, again I just need to quickly say I have no real plan here. It kind of sorts itself out or I sleep in a layby at night. 

I take the turn to Augrabies Falls. About 10 minutes down the road I see a sign saying camping. 🚘↖️↖️ I turn in. 

This needs to go down in the history books of luck. It is a place called Lake Grappa. The owner man drives in shortly after me and we greet. I tell him my story and he says i am welcome to camp there. 100 fistful of madibas for the night. This place is like your oasis on an oasis. It has 5 stars of everything. I thank him and find myself a spot on the immaculate green green grass.

I urge you to please google this spot. It is incredible. I am very grateful to be here tonight and at this cost I count my lucky stars. 

Again I reiterate I am not religious. However the luck and compassion I receive keeps telling me someone is guiding me to where I need to be at every specific moment. It feels overwhelming. I simply cannot describe it.

I leave you with this! Never underestimate. Never take for granted. And most of all be kind. It will come back to you.

I thank you my lucky stars. 

In 7️⃣ days time it will be the 19 year anniversary of my Mothers death. Maybe she has something to do with this 🥰 

Love never fades. It never hurts less. You learn to deal with it in different ways. 

Sleep tight and peace be to all.

Greg. 💙

The Secret

The secret to this dry red is it is is shit. Well after 2 cups it gets better 🤪

Aliens Bru

Good Evening

What a sleep last night. It was truly the best I have had for months. Was out about 9 and only up at 🉐️ that's 7️⃣➖3️⃣0️⃣ 

I felt great and was feeling better than I have felt for many days. It was lovely. Thank you to the Hakskeen Pan and all you provided for me. It was a great distance out of the way but absolutely worth it. 🆒️

Today finds me at a proper campsite. It is nice. A good hot water wash and one feels a whole lot better. No signal pretty much the whole day so no chats. It can be a little lonely. But I am getting used to the self containment and it is okay. 

The day had been a pleasant one. Done all my washing, cleaned the 🚘 and tidied up the bags. It wasn't too much of a chore as I have been keeping myself pretty on par with that shit. Dinner has been eaten and bed soon. 🕕 and thinking about bed 🎃🎭🐒🤣

Da fuck how old am 👁. Anyways it is still light so will wait for the final curtain before I go to my ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bed. It has been promoted to a 3 blanket one duvet sleeping quarters. At -3️⃣🌡 you need more than a hope and a prayer to keep warm.

Not much news today but it has been an excellent one. 

I sit here watching the 🐏🐑🐐🐦🦆 in the water and I realize that right now this is exactly where I am supposed to be. What happens tomorrow or the next day is a game that I haven't played yet. It will be dealt with when the time arrives. 

Today I am grateful for what is. The good. Especially the good. I am grateful and thankful. Journeys to come,  journeys gone by. People still to be met and people from past days. I am grateful to all and everyone for the good they show and trust they have in me. Your positivity helps me get through the hard times. Thank you.

Until then look after yourselves and each other. We need each other to get to the next station. To be able to guide and deal with the unknown. 

Sleep tight and be safe. 

G

8 days

8️⃣ days since I have had a 🍺 got me a quart to keep the system alive. Mmmmm tastes so good.

🚀

🛵

🚗

Hakskeen Pan

Today was incredible. I mean first class good. Driving towards Upington, I am thinking of this place I remember reading about and wanting to visit. They tested The Bloodhound there at the end of last year. It is called Hakskeen Pan. So I ask my friend Richard to do a quick google search and provide me with the necessary information on it. I don't have long to decide but make the call that I will go there. It is far. 250kms north of Upington. So I fill up with ⛽ and get moving. Well the drive is sublime. Beautiful rolling dunes. Not a hell of a lot to see but what is there is stunning. 

I am in no hurry so the drive takes about 3 hours. I am so relieved that I am on my way to see this place that I have to pull over yo relieve myself! The bush seems grateful so I continue on. 

A few Springbok are noted, as well as the usual goats and sheep. These things are literally everywhere. 

Coming over the last small dune my calculations and the sign ahead tell me I will see the prize very shortly. 

There it is. It is incredible. An absolute sight. I am extremely happy I did this trip. The pan is to my left and it goes for as far as the eye can see. I 💩 you not. It is phenomenal. I drive the tarred road and see the sign for the vehicle testing. 

Screw this I am going on. The gate is open and I have plenty of gas. 🚀 I get going. You can sort of see the line. It is marked out by white tyres. 150 160 170 180 then bang! I look up and see a sound boom. I have broken the sound barrier. WTF

Did you believe that shit! I did drive on it though. It's cool. It's super cool. Not at speed just along the white tyre section. It is really good fun. I would love to bring a Ford Velociraptor here and smash it out there. Man you feel like a kid again. Apparently the locals cleared all the rocks and debris from the pan for this. It was quite a few tons I believe. 

I sit here now, camped in my tent about 100 meters away from the pan. I am still so excited and happy I came here. It is so super cool. When they come back to test the Bloodhound again I might be here. It would be phenomenal to watch it. I mean they want to break the land speed record. That's about 650 kilometers per hour I think. You blink and you have missed the show. 😉🤣

So I leave you now. I hope this coming week is a good one for all of us. We all deserve it I think. 👍👌

Rest well, sleep warm and keep happy. 

💙

You sure 😳🤯

This road is actually this straight. You could almost close your eyes and just hold the wheel at 🕛 with one hand and just drive. I know right!

Phil Collins

I am listening to Phil Collins on the radio. It is some bush channel. They are playing oldies that I love and am really enjoying. Well I have just been told it was Genisis so my bad. 

Today was beautiful. I saw, I thought and I cried. It was how this trip should be. To be honest the sights are not top drawer in the Northern Cape but every now and again you come across a real gem. I saw a man cycling his bicycle. He was a commuter. Going about his business. Again... the middle of nowhere. I waved, he waved it was quite something. He genuinely looked like he was having a good day. It made me smile. 

I am not far from the Orange River now. I have been driving beside it for quite a bit. I haven't seen it yet but I know it is there. It will be seen tomorrow. I am excited to see it. 😃

You know it is there because as soon as you run up beside it there are big farms. Mostly grapes so far. It provides life and livelihoods for more than ten people. I want to go where it starts one day. I want to see how this beast begins life. Further down the river you can raft. I have done this twice. It is a lot of fun and the nights are filled with fun and beers. 😉

I am in bed now (my back seat) writing this to catch myself up for the day. Tomorrow is one day I am looking forward to. 

It would be grand if I could find a decent coffee shop before long. So far the ones I have visited have been a little.... how you say... shitty coffee 🤣 

So again I leave this for the night. For all of you feeling lonely and forgotten, you are not. It is just how this world is currently circling. It is a change. It is not aimed at any individual. It is not how we are. It is just a situation we are navigating. Be strong, be proud to be you and most of all don't forget to take time to love yourself and be okay. It will pass. No one knows this better than me. 

Lots of love and hugs.

Greg.

It's a Hoot

Night 8

So after yesterday's little melt down, the show must go on. Not the greatest sleep last night but it was sleep and that was good.

It was a super start to the day. Not long before I was in Britstown. Pulled in to the local coffee shop. The only coffee shop. Ordered me a few sandwiches and an americano. It was good fuel. I had been needing this desperately. 

I got chatting to the owner lady. She says things are pretty dismal. They only open 3 days a week now and barely sell a single coffee on each day. As luck would have it for her while I was there a large vehicle pulled in and the family got their morning feed and beverages from her. So hopefully today was a better day. She says the hunters have pretty much dried up so she has no business. 

It is amazing how industries fuel each other. I am not a fan of hunting but it drives a big part of the economy. 

To be fair by the looks of it Britstown should have dried up years ago. Not much in the way of anything there. And this is certainly one thing I see a lot of, small towns. I do not know how they generate any money but they seem to be going so good on them.

A much better day today and I feel a lot better. I am grateful to be on this trip and this I know. There will be hard times but they only make the good ones that much better.

I leave you now with a small saying that made me laugh and put shit in perspective... death is your destiny, don't be scared of it. That was said by a South American president and passed to me by Rich Small. I still think it is one of the best.

Until then, sleep tight, be warm and most of all, love with all your heart.

Peace. 

Aweh

You ever been in the middle of nowhere and seen a person or people walking? You think to yourself where are they going and where did they come from! The mind boggles. 

So today... I am camped under a bridge with my car. It seems safe and the tent goes up which means better sleeping. 

So all is done and I think hey.. I will go for a walk. So off I go. Slops, tshirt and cap. Walking down the road in the middle of nowhere. You should see some of the looks i get. Absolutely priceless. I will do this more often.

Good Bad Ugly

The day started off well. Got up and went sight seeing in the Karoo Nation Park. It was lovely. Saw some lions and the usual buck. Ostriches aplenty! 

I now find myself laying up for the night. It has been a long day of driving. I never ever wanted it to be this way. I just haven't found anywhere good to sleep. Again I look to blame people but it is I who has done this. 

I now sit going over so many things. My run away from real life. My uncertainty. I understand everyone in this world is just doing what they need to do to keep going. Where does the rule book come from?! This trip is really testing me today. 

I have seen the most amazing sights. This was the good. The bad.. my mind. It goes all over and it brings up huge emotions that I have not dealt with. I get sad. 

The ugly. Reality. Getting control of myself. I have never done this. I pack up and run away. It is the story of my being. 

Depression and anxiety are such different diseases. I understand both and how they get control and work into your mind.

I am exhausted. Hopefully a good sleep will see an improvement for the morrow.

Peace be to all. May Love be endless.

💙

T I A

Karoo

I find myself at the Karoo National Park. It was quite a boring drive with little scenery and few events. I know I am lucky to be here now and I am happy.

Prince Albert is no much really. Just a little dorp with amazing surroundings. I mean spectacular in every way. It is beautiful beyond words. 

Here I am now in Beaufort Wes and will sleep in the car again. Not too bad but the tent is way more comfortable. Guess I need to be more mindful when looking for a place to sleep 😂

Tomorrow morning I will go and have a quick look at the Gamkadam and then into the park. Not bad only 55 of your rondhts will get you in the gate. I will probably spend most of the day in there trying to find the 🦁

I have seen them before so will probably just be a quick catch up with them to see who they have eaten since my last trip here.

Again lots of memories and I am very grateful and happy to be on this journey right now. 

This morning waking up and getting ready for the day surrounded by such beautiful mountains was something that will stick with me for a life time. I am not religious but I am constantly thankful for what I am doing. Whoever you are muchacho gracious. 

Apologies for the short and uneventful post. 

I am sure you understand that sometimes it is just a note to say hi and hello.

Safety and peace all. 

G

Scenery

Thanks to be given

Getting up and going was slow today. I don't always find the best spot for the night. Last night it was close to the road. Noisy and a bit unsettling. 😕

Once up and moving it was in to Oudtshoorn for coffee. Today is a public holiday so f all was happening. The coffee was okay and soon I was showing them my middle finger as I blasted out of there. 🛵

I was on the Swartberg pass road and cruising nicely. 

Then a corner was taken and lo and behold there it was. Another coffee shop! I had much time so I pulled in and ordered the usual.. flat white hold the sugar. As I was consuming my ☕ I started chatting with another patron. We discussed the pass and the snow we couldn't see that we had driven miles for. After a short nodding of heads and small curse words we left. 

I traveled the route looking for the white powder that makes you all tingly inside. None. None whatsoever. 

At the top I decided to have a short walk as the views were incredible. As my door opened I could feel the wind. It was ice cold and as strong as mother Russia! After approximately 10 steps I was back in the car on my way down the otherside. 

I have never traveled this section before and my goodness was I blown away. I closed the window and then returned to the driving position. 

I need to let you know that this piece of road is mind blowing. I loved every second of it. Stopping frequently to take a stationary movie and just be in awe. I love this road and will return soon to ride it.

I am now near Prince Albert... not the piercing the town. My tent erected and me in it. Met a few locals where I am camping for the night and what a town it sounds like. I want to live here. Well I will see tomorrow but I think I do.

It promises to be below zero tonight so I have positioned the exhaust of my car in to my tent if I need central heating. I have a full tank so should be fine. That is joke 🐒

I cannot wait for my journey tomorrow. Going into town and looking around. Maybe apply for a job. 

Sleep tight all. Be safe, be strong and be you. Love and laughter.

Your mate Dave. 💙

Near Oudtshoorn

Today was just a stunning day. More driving than I wanted to but so be it. I am about 20kms from Oudtshoorn. 

It started off well, I cleaned and washed a pair of socks. They are still drying 🤦‍♂️ then off to Ladismith for a coffee and ⛽ it was the usual get going start. 

Following game fences has become quite fun. A game fence is about twice the height of a normal fence. I saw quite a few animals here and there. It was pretty cool.

Then I took a turn to see a dam... or did I! There was no dam down that road. Damn that road! What is down that road is quite spectacular. You drive through what I would call a canyon. Massive rocks on either side. It is absolutely beautiful. I must have done about 20kms down the road before I turned around. Caves and all sorts on either side. It is a road I will ride one day. If you are interested at all it is the R323.

Then back to the main road and on my way here. I got side tracked again and went down a road that passed the red rock mountains. They are breath taking. It was not the road I was meant to take so after taking in the views I returned back to the main road.

I must apologize.. it sounds like a boring journey. For me it is not. It is spectacular sights and a few memories here and there. I am part of this journey and it is teaching me all sorts. It is difficult to describe and put down in words. 

I need a campsite in the next few days as it would be nice to have some conversation. There is little of that at the moment. Not a bad thing just need to have a face to face with a human and ground myself. 

Sleep tight all. Be safe. Be warm. Be you and be happy.

🇿🇼♥️

Night 🥉

Another fantastic day. The temperature gets up to about 20 and it is just amazing out here. I last did this route about 3 years ago with Jacqui and her girls. We were taking a 2 week holiday. It brings back a few memories.

 

I stopped for a beer at the local. Not having heard the usual corona banter for a few days I gave my thoughts to the listening ears while we sipped on our beverage of choice. 

On my departure the few patrons there bid me farewell and I was off. Doing 50 through the Karoo is probably not what many people have done. It is astonishing beautiful. The hills and landscape are uninterrupted as far as the eye can see. You need to take it in and let it consume you. There will not be a minute where you do not feel the power of your surroundings. 

Tonight's abode is behind a tree not far from the road. I sit now listening to my music very quietly while I write this. 

I want to walk to the top of each hill and look around. But all the land here is fenced off. It is a great sadness to me as I could do this tour walking. It would take years but every step would be a lasting memory. 

I sign off now. A little beaten by the sun and day that was to be my real start to this trip. I love you and leave with a few words. 

Be grateful for what you have. Accept you are you. Talk loudly when you are alone and love yourself because you are unique. 

Peace out. 

Night Two

Been a fantastic day. Did a few walks around where I stayed last night and where I have stopped for tonight. I am hoping it is a safe spot. Not far from the road but you only hear a car every 10 minutes or so. I do feel safer in the car. I hope it proves to be the right choice.

A few demons still chattering away in my head. I am trying to learn how to control all that happens in there but it is proving a difficult task.

I am not entirely sure we are mean to be alone in this world. I have been in love once or twice at most and it is a magical event. But I can be a bit unstable and sometimes blow stuff up which actually just needed cooling down. It is a very difficult emotion and play to get right. But if you can and do then it is worth every single ounce of energy. 

I am near Robertson tonight. Only did about 50 or so kms today. It was enough. My time is better spent walking the land where I rest my head for the night. I do see some amazing and beautiful places. Keep tuned I will post the pictures soon.

I wish you all health and happiness. With these 2 items I think anything is achievable. I will keep trying to understand and place calmness in my life. Less noise and much more presence. I need these goals to continue with my existence. 

Sleep tight beautiful people and keep warm. 

Peace.

🚘

The show will start soon. The garage is full of gass and the bag is packed. Just need to get myself up and ready to rumble. 

The day looks crisp and clean. I am off to see if my first can have a snow walk. I have hears it is not far away.

So off to see the wonder world.

Stay safe.

CT Weather or Not 😋

So this weather for the last 2 days has been pretty insane. I am happy I am back but I know that my trip has only been delayed and not cancelled. As mentioned I will be doing this trip in 2 episodes now.

Episode 1 will be in my car. It starts Friday. It is a go wherever do whatever trip. The reason for this is the campsites are closed and I can carry a duvet in my car and sleep in it if I need to. It is quiet a large vehicle so there should be no issue there (it is a Ford Figo) so 🤥. Nonetheless I am looking forward to it. I have packed and am ready to go. Well I go tomorrow. Short driving days with lots of walks and lots of clean air.

Episode 2 will see me back on my bike. Back to what this was originally meant to be. A long masterful ride to destination unknown and beyond. This will commence when the campsites open and I can feel my own toes when I sleep. 

Ther are lots of ways to describe what happened in those 3 days but when you know you have to sleep in the bush every night with no warm shower, safe place to be and no means to clean yourself or your clothes it becomes a daunting exercise. 

Right now I am in a bed with an electric blanket and a winter duvet. I will have a warm shower soon and then be fed. 

Don't get me wrong I love my rides and being out there is second to none but going in winter with lockdown 3 was not my smartest move. 

Then why... well I needed to do something for my sanity. Sure we are all in this together and we need to stay home but it starts to affect your mental health and it is not good. Believe me counting imaginary stars on your ceiling is not a fun way to spend the night. (Unless you are on an acid or mushroom trip)

So life will go on. I will keep this going. If for nothing else than to one day show my children 🙄😳🤯🤣🤣 that life can be all sorts of journeys including the road less traveled. 

Stay safe everyone and keep warm. Along with these unusual times it seems very cold and wet weather. So look after yourselves and give someone an old jacket or blanket to help them through this time.

Peace out.

Home

So I am back in Cape Town now. Things are not that bad all considering. A big thank you to Rich for coming to pick me up. It would have been a terribly hard slog all the way. We met at Villiersdorp and came home.

I am staying with Rich tonight and my father tomorrow. Thank you both of you. I have a new plan but going over it in my head. I need time to work through it but it is more travels. This time hopefully in my car with the same sort of route in mind. It will be easier and a lot more comfortable. But who knows I could be back here again soon. I am hoping not. The idea and execution of this trip is because things are quiet and not much happening around. So this was and still is a trip to open my mind and decide the way forward. Right now I am banging my head against the wall and it is sore. I need to work through some much unresolved issues and be at peace with Greg. It will come. Only once I have run away and pulled myself together and have come to peace with my life.

So thank you again to everyone who reads this and everyone who helps me on my journey. I am very grateful and always happy to hear from each and every one of you with regards to mine, yours and everyone's situation. There is much work to do.

Sleep tight and keep well. Keep happy and keep talking. It is a tough time but we will all get through it.

Much Love. 

Cancelled

Tonight I sit here after lots of thought and trying to get my head around this all. I have decided to return tomorrow and end this particular trip. Last night was cold. The campsites are all closed. I have a very heavy bike and lots of wrong gear. 

So tomorrow back to CT and collect my little car for a road trip. Same idea just different mode of transportation. I severely underestimated the weather. The riding I love but with stage 3 lockdown and this cold I cannot see myself going any further. 

I am sad tonight because I wanted this trip. Timing and weather mean it must be put on hold for now. I can't be angry with myself even though I desperately want to blame someone for this. HEY CORONA! 

It is my fault and the 2 days I have ridden have been fun. The rest of it has been rubbish. 

So I will start again in a few days in my car and get going. 

I can carry a duvet and a proper mattress so it eradicates so many issues. I will love it just as much. 

This will only post tomorrow as I am in the sticks with no signal.

I hope for a turnaround tomorrow. A new attitude and a new approach to this trip. It will be just as good just different transport.

Most of you I am sure are nodding your heads in a I told you so sort of way. 

I have learnt. I am not king Kong or anyone with super powers. It has been a grand few days.

Peace out fellow humans. 

Day One

I need to start off by thanking everyone who reads this and knows me and has been part of this gig. Thank you. The lonely nights will start soon. The days I don't mind. The cycling is fun and I normally meet a few cool people along the way. The nights are hard. Alone and sometimes quite scary. I am not in a campsite tonight so hopefully tomorrow will come without incident. 

Thanks to Tom for the escort out of town. It was a good hour and I appreciate the time. 

My tent is set in the bush not far from the walking path. Only seen 2 people so far and they were very friendly going on their evening walk. A chat was welcomed and they informed me of a water source not far away. Gracious! I have had a face cloth wash so not too bad. Clothes are going to become an issue. I hope I find an open campsite before the storm on Tuesday. 🤞 or I am fucked. 

Well just to let you know I am alive and had a stunning day today. Few chats have settled the nerves. I will sign off soon. I need to do  nothing and get it finished before the sun goes down.

Again thank you everyone who has been a part of this to get me here and for being good people. I hope this journey is a good one.

Until then. 😎

It's tomorrow

So tomorrow is the day this show starts off. Last night in a comfortable bed. It will be different from tomorrow. Also bloody cold. I have packed what I can and taken stuff out. It is still a heavy bike with a lot of stuff. So be it, they are packed and life must go on.

There is hope for a 8.30 kick off and in Franschoek about 6 to 7 hours later. My fingers are crossed the campsite is open but to be honest I am expecting it not to be. Plans are a bit vague and awash so whatever happens from here forth life will go on. 

It is a very weird feeling. Not like last time I went. There are nerves this time and a bit more uncertainty. I know it will all settle after the first or second day. Everything is temporary in our lives except death. Once you find death it is permanent 🤔😂.

I have a new bike which is just fantastic. Pictures will be put up in due course. It looks like a taxi on it's way to the eastern cape. It makes me chuckle when I look at it. 

So that is it for now. There will be updates when I have signal and the enthusiasm to let you know the progress of my life. In the meantime you all keep well and healthy. 

Until then peace out.