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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