Day Twelve: Kuruman to Kathu (45.2 kms)

Today was a breeze for the two okes on bikes in the Green Kalahari. Kathu is situated in the second largest thorn tree forest in the world. The boys had a late start at 09h15 because the traffic between Kuruman and Kathu is wild and there are 5 stop/goes because of road works. Despite the hazards and obstacles, the trip today only took 1.5 hours because it was a mainly downhill. The guys ended the day’s cycling feeling upbeat and encouraged and they even had an afternoon off for chilling.

Zane and I delivered resources of books mainly, some puzzles, and soccer balls to three little ECD schools in the Bakhara-Budolong township much to the delight of the children and teachers. After taking photos and fond farewells we left to catch up with the cyclists. When we did catch up with them, they were unbelievably already in Kathu.

We were all invited to the van Heerden’s for a supper of beautiful paella. It is such a pleasure being in one place for 3 nights and with such a lovely family.

Tomorrow we head for Olifantshoek and return to Kathu for our last night here. During the day tomorrow we will have a table at a local show where we will have booklets on autism, try to sell some T-shirts and hopefully create a greater awareness around autism.

Thank you today to:

·         Willem and Louise van Heerden for their warm hospitality and great food

·         Shaun and Pieter for going an extra 2 256 kms for autism