We caught up the guys knowing that today was going to be really tough with a mountain pass between us and Piketberg. We also knew that Shaun was not feeling well and we worried about him. What’s more, there were major road works on the road which in the end were a blessing in disguise as they offered respite for the cyclists from the macho (big daddy) trucks rumbling past at frightening speeds. The cyclists could go ahead at the stop/go signs and have a peaceful ride without traffic bothering them.
The pass proved to be a challenge and a
half and yet the guys got through it. The other side was a cinch and the bikes
hummed all the way down to the bottom. We arrived in Piketberg at about 17h30
and then had to travel 22 kms to our accommodation on the Kliprivier Farm where
we had the use of two newly renovated farm cottages with views to die for. We
even had a thunderstorm to entertain us with lightening lighting up the sky in
a spectacular fashion. Nic loved the open spaces and ran around to his heart’s
content while we got a fire going to have a braai.
The end is in sight and the anticlimax is
setting in!
Thank you today to Marianna for giving us
the use of her fabulous farm cottages for the night on the outskirts of
Piketberg.
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