Category Cederberg Nov 2022

Koster to Home: 165 Km There is the faint sound of water dripping on the roof when we woke up and looking at the clock it is later than I thought. Yip, it is overcast with a drizzle. Nothing too… Continue Reading →

Vryburg – Koster: 275 km Compared to yesterday today is a short day. But one thing that anybody with some miles in the saddle will know is that a long day with many hours in the saddle needs at least… Continue Reading →

Groblershoop – Vryburg: 465 km Today we get up at the crack of dawn because it is a long day of 465 km. Half of this is gravel. Because of load shedding, we could not settle our bill yesterday. We… Continue Reading →

Verneukpan – Groblershoop: 221 km I was hoping for a good sunrise photo opportunity this morning but it just did not work. There was still cloud cover that obscure the sun and by the time it became visible it was… Continue Reading →

Loeriesfontein – Verneukpan: 225 km Last night we had Mama Alles mushroom risotto and it was delicious. The sunrise in Loeriesfontein is something special but the temperature is unseasonably cold. We are not planning an early start because we want… Continue Reading →

Vanputtensvlei – Loeriesfontein: 262 Km Last night was windy, very windy but it did stop at some point. Still struck by the plague I woke up often because of a sore throat and when the sun rose I was up… Continue Reading →

Dwarskerbos – Vanputtensvlei: 104 km There is no sign of any rain clouds in the air so clearly, and luckily, the meteorologists got it wrong again. We are in no hurry since we have a short day so the plan… Continue Reading →

Dwarskersbos: Rest Day Sometimes it seems like the universe is conspiring against you but other times the universe smiles upon you and today was the latter. We woke up to the sound of heavy rain outside but couldn’t be bothered… Continue Reading →

Kromrivier – Dwarskersbos: 211 km We are having some weird weather. I’m starting to wonder about that whole global warming thing. Last night was freezing, or so I’m told by Izabel this morning. But I must admit that it was… Continue Reading →

Cederberg loop: 211 Km It is weird how your imagination takes you for a wild ride when you can hear things but not see them. During the early morning hours, the horses decided to have a bit of a party… Continue Reading →