Capetown to Vic Falls

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August 11th 2006

Published: August 12th 2006

Hi everyone! Thanks for all you messages! At last an internet spot to update the blog. Day 10, our first day off, not only have we caught up with our 3 days but we're now a day ahead! It's been hard riding all the way! On average 500 kms per day (they were pulling my leg (which they do alot of) when they said 1.000!!) at 110 kms/hr. Longestt dayy waas 577kms. The first week was freezing all along ... Read Full Entry

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View from the top of a hill

Johnny Moroc couldn't resist going up this one 2 up on an already heavilyy loaded bike, hairy, so we decided to join in on the fun!

An other on of these...

At least Dad n I can apprerciate th scenery...

Pretty yes, but not worth a visit, whatever the travel books say...

Glenn and Tommy

Camping at Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei

Tommy

There have been some tricky roads along the way...

Tropic of Capricorn Team Photo

On a typical day, we cross about 5 cars a day...

Tommy and Glenn

Swakopmund, gorgeous coastal town

Swakopmund beach

Somewhere in the desert

Aba-Huab Camp

This was a great camp rrun by locals with typical tribal dances, fab shower in a tree, great fun, lovely people.

Jens

Great duvet cover!!

And Sas had some....

Yep yep!

BBQ

Or as they say, Braai.

Roy's Camp

Wicked tree house!

Fab Cake shop in the middle of nowhere

Skock!!! Hard life this is... hehe

Dad n his stretches...

12th August 2006

Nadia
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Nadia
To Dad you are so cool. I would have loved to do that but Mummy says no chance! Missing you lots your best girl . Mummy says its girls trip next year you dont mind do you? ! XXXXX

12th August 2006

Guy
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JBO 2006
Hi Daddy miss you. Have you seen the elephants? Cant wait to see you . Love and snuggles Guy XXXXX

12th August 2006

Uncle Rob
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Wow
Hi all Wow what a fantastic blog. Sounds like an amazing trip and such beautiful photos. Hope you all continue to enjoy it. looking forward to the next installment. love to all, especially you Sas. Uncle Rob. xxxxxxxxxxx

13th August 2006

Mell
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Wow!
Great travelblog, fabulous photos Saskia...it's great to be able to see everything that you're seeing..good luck for the rest of the trip! Love Mell xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps I thought Tom was supposed to run slower than Glenn..what if it's a lion next time!

13th August 2006

nadia
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to glen
you look a right clown in the raft !!just kidding

14th August 2006

Marije
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Hi Sas, What a beautiful pictures and such an amazing trip you are making! Love to share your experience through ur stories and photos. Have fun and enjoy it!!! Lol, Marije

14th August 2006

Anne
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Hi Sas
Sas, Thanks for keeping me updated. I am sooooo Jealous of you. It looks fantastic. The pictures are great. I am so glad that you are enjoying it. Hope the cushion is keeping you comfortable!!!! I am also impressed that you did a bungee jump.. couldn't have done that myself. The pictures are amazing and can't wait for the next lot. Take care and keep enjoying. Can't wait to hear from you again. Loads of love and best wishes on your journey. Love, Anne. XX

14th August 2006

Big Roy
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Mobile Phone
Tom, I have tried ringing your mobile and a man called Winston answered. I asked how he had come across your phone and he said you had dropped it when you where in the middle of your rendition of "Moon River". Pictures look fantastic, Hope all is well. Take care Roy

15th August 2006

Johan/Pete
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Jens?
Nice blog, But who's the skinny guy riding with Sas??

17th August 2006

Poor people
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drunk
Here are the poor people at the last BBQ at Oakridge and our rich pals swanning round africa hope your trip is going well dont worry about the girls we are servicing them they will now be used to the real thing,not 2 noshers driving around on motorbikes.Beedles off to turkey tomorrow, cal and lesley close to moving, hope all is well with you, raining here so enjoy the sun, all the best your poor friends xx

18th August 2006

Sarah Arinsal
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Getting married!
Hey Sas Trip looks amazing....just thought I would let you know I am engaged...hahahaha! To an englishman names James Southeran! When are you back in Andorra cos I have to pop up and get my ski gear...? We are having a wedding in Madrid next July so you will have to come! Yay XXXXXXXXXXXX

18th August 2006

Timmy P
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Yo Yo
Sup Sas ...... Check u out ....... cruising thru Africa on bikes with the boys huh ..... so stoked for you and seriously jealous ......... awesome phots ......... make the most of it girl .......... Peace.

22nd August 2006

Niamh and Damo
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Aaaamazing!!!!!
Sas, what an amazing trip, I really love the photos, especially the flowers!!!!!! Can´t wait for the next blog....loads of love and kisses to you all....xxxxxxxxxx..................!

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