Glad to not have been robbed, killed or sold off into
slavery to Darkseid during the night, I readied myself for the road to Kakamas. Again my
pal Johan had organized a place to stay with his Aunt that side. I arrived at
what I thought was the next town based on my map book called Bladgrond. It was
less than a town as I found out. I think it was maybe 3 houses on either side
of the road. And here I was looking for some water for my long trek ahead of
me. Must look up what the actual defintion of town is in the future.
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So this is what a road reflector graveyard looks like. |
A little past it, I was met by a friendly couple who stopped
to find out what I was doing. Again another lovely bunch I was more than happy
to talk to. They enjoyed my story and gave me a coke,
chocolate and some scones. They all went down pretty good. Once again I was
blessed with the kindness of strangers.
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Not to close honey. Who knows where that beards been. |
About 20kms from Kakamas I was happy to find out that it was
pretty much all downhill for about 10kms much to my relief. I rolled into the
small town of Alheit and could see the Orange River being utilized for much of the
farming in the area. Plenty grapes being grown, waiting to be dried up for
raisins etc.
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Could have just dived right into these water flow systems. Looked so refreshing. |
The last 10kms were a bit up and down but nothing hectic as I rode between the farmlands
somewhat before entering Kakamas and swinging right and heading down the main
street to my destination. I was met by Riana van Zyl and I was happy to have
arrived after more than 100kms ride I think. Again I was given the routine of
where I could place my things before showering and all that good jazz. Then I
met her two children who had just come back from school. Plus they had a cool
windhond which is similar to a greyhound who was also pretty friendly. Rianas husband was on his way back from Namibia so I would only meet him
the next day. I had decided to stay for an extra day tomorrow so as to check
out Augrabies falls which I heard about in Springbok.
Distance 103kms
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