Was It?

Last night's spot was tremendous. It had my name written all over it. Well it did by the time I left. I have taken up graffiti artwork and must say it is fun. Couple of cans and practice is all you need. If you are shit 💩 like me I suggest you don't leave your initials. 

I was the only camper there. It was ever so quiet. Perfect for the night after the night in the town. I didn't see a soul let alone an R. I sit here questioning myself why I did not stay a second. Think about that word. Second! 2 meanings. Same spelling. Do you know which meaning I was referring to? Moving on. Yes here I am. Moved.

The ride was good. Nothing in it today. 55kms. Tailwind. All downhill. Stopped off at Calitzdorp for a coffee ☕. 15 bucks. Should have had a second 🤔. Proper filter coffee too. Yum yum. 

Then take a guess 🤷‍♂️🧐. Come on guess. A little hint... it's good for you! Wrong. It was the spar (good for you) get it right next time please. No, I am not sponsored by them (yet). Park the bike. Go in. Get the stuff I need. No chocolate today. Trying to give up. Have bought some patches to help with the cravings. Alcohol patches. They work well. Put 10 on at once and you forget what you went in the shop for.  Shopping done it is time to go. 

Tarred road to my destination. It's fast. One car, then a second, then a second car. These guys are travelling awfully close together. Slight downhill to my destination. An enjoyable ride. The bike seems to be behaving so I am grateful for this. I cherish my bike. It gets cleaned daily and treated like part of the family. I have given it a rewarding name that I think really suits it. Probably quite different to what most people would do. It took a while for me to get the right name. My first attempt not my second! So it shall be called "bike" what do you think?

I find the entrance to my destination. They wanted 350 notes for the night. I said wait a second. It is just me and my trusty bike, bike. She said hold on a second. It was more than one until she returned. 250 she says. 200 I say. Okay. We shake hands and the deal is done. It has warm baths and at the second door, a warm pool. I will try them later. On second thoughts they looked pretty grimy so maybe not.

Unpacked. Tent erected 🏕. Had a beer in the bar 🍺 then a second 🍻. Budget blown for the week. Oh well. Washing done, I am relaxing near my tent. Every second site has campers. It is a popular place. The wind has picked up. It is quite amusing watching people who camp. Very different bunch they are. I exclude myself because I see myself as a homeless cyclist 🚲 with a tent 🚲🏕. 

Be good my friends. Be safe. Give your partner a hug for at least a second. Chat with them. Maybe a second hug. Depends if you like them or not. But most of all send me money. Remember no second chances in life. This is the one we have. Don't waste a second of it.

Sleep tight and peace out. 

G.