Published: August 12th 2006August 11th 2006
The Team
Morning day 1 - leaving CapeTown
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 the coast until Northern Namibia where we turned East n the layers started peeling off (7 in some cases!!).
On the wildlife side so far we've spotted loads of ostrich (one of which was suicidal n tried to attack johnny moroc n coronel mustard (dad) but they managed to escape in one piece), springbok, warthogs, oryx, baboons, vervet monkeys, hippos our first elephant spotting was yesterday and we saw them again not once, not twice but three times today!
The further we get the more it feels like Africa, SA has a strong english and dutch influence, Namibia feels very german (especially along the ccoast), but now Zambia it's a very different story... We managd to cross the border with not too much hassle and stopped off in 2 different villages to try and get some lunch on our way to Livingstone we were obviously very unwelcome whites...
Last night we visited the Victoria falls with the full moon (+1) rainbow which was spectacular, and this afternoon we all bungied (the 2nd highest in the world 111m)... I could go on for hours with loads of stories, we have seen sooooo much, but will let the pictures do so...
We're slightly modifying our itinerary, leaving the day after tomorrow - feels strange actually not riding today...
All in all this is a very special and unique experince, I feel extremely lucky to be here, I love the biking, it's a great way to explore.
We are all getting on and the bikes are doing a great job. Johnny Moroc had a slippery incident coming up to Luderitz (awfull town) where his bike's cylinder head base gasket (??) blew, but his skill and great cunning saved the day (plastic metal). Our next day of iss at Luanda National Park, so if possible, will update then.
Over and out for now.
Hope all are well, love from us all!! Enjoy the pics!
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Jens and Saskia
Note how clean we all look (including the bikes), feels like such a long time ago...
The begginng of Namaqua
So beautifull!
Team Photo
More Namaqualand
Coming up to the Waterfall in Niewfeutville (spelling?)
That's Glenn and Tommy - still valleys and valleys of flowers
At the waterfall
Approx 180 meters!
And the winnner is....
We've tried them all, and so far, Winhoek is the one!
Very very very long road
It seemed to go on for ever.
Typical break...
This raod was also long and straight, we've come across a few off these...
Jens and Sas again
In Namibia, we travelled up along the Orange river, great day, great roads, great fun! (after this long straight one...)
Comments
Date: 12th August 2006
JBO 2006
Hi Daddy miss you. Have you seen the elephants? Cant wait to see you . Love and snuggles Guy XXXXX
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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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 12th August 2006
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
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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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 13th August 2006
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!
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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!
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 13th August 2006
to glen
you look a right clown in the raft !!just kidding
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
to glen
you look a right clown in the raft !!just kidding
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 14th August 2006
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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 14th August 2006
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
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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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 14th August 2006
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
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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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 15th August 2006
Jens?
Nice blog, But who's the skinny guy riding with Sas??
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Jens?
Nice blog, But who's the skinny guy riding with Sas??
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 17th August 2006
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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 18th August 2006
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
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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
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 18th August 2006
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.
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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.
From Blog: Capetown to Vic Falls
Date: 22nd August 2006
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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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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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
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