We ride for Cape Town...

Aloha from the sunny shores of the Orange River from which we can gaze upon the final country of our mammoth bike expedition. Our campsite is situated right alongside the river and South Africa is barely 50 meters away, but we will have to wait until tommorow to make the crossing into our final country. I almost wish we could sty in Namibia for another 2 weeks, it is indescribably beautiful here, each day just gets better and better. We have had 8 days of 'off-road' since Windohoek and it has been a dream, mostly hard packed but with some corrugation and sand to make it challenging. Days have been long but with scenery like this, i was not complaining. Anyway, i wish i could show you some photos but this computer won't read my memory card for some mind boggling reason, maybe i will try again later.

Without a doubt Namibia has been a highlight, 5 days ago we had a rest day in Sesrien and got a drive out to Soussuvlei in the Namib desert at 4 in the morning, scramled up a sand dune and sat there to watch the sun rise, pretty amazing!. We have meandered through mountain ranges, dunes, national parks and a canyon. The road has been bone breaking at times and my wrists, feet and knees are all aching but the scenery has more than made up for it. Also - big news, I didnt get a singl;e flat! In comparison with Tanzania i find this a pretty extraordinary fact as i had around 20 flats in my first week!

People are starting to talk about Cape Town and what we will do when we get there etc. However i just want to savour the last few days of the tour. Botswana was tough mentally because it was long, hard and boring and everyone was wet and just wanted to go home, but Namibia seemed to reawaken our spirits. It feels like i could keep riding when we get to cape town, i seem to have reached some sort of cycling zenith which i cant really explain. I will miss the people, the routine, the adventure but i am ready to lay down and sleep for a month after doing this and looking forward to seeing everyone at home.

So far my plans for Cape Town are: getting a shave (big shaving party at the finish line), climb or cable car table mountain, go to robben island, maybe do a winelands tour and do some souvenir shopping.

I have to say the last 8 days have been a real highlight of the our and i am very sad to be leaving Namibia but i am sure South Africa will be equally amazing. I will try some photos again shortly but if not then its not long until i am home and can show you some more!

Missing everyone back home..

Jacob

Also, i am stil EFI from nairobi!!!