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- 50 Days to Go.
- To Hell and Gone
- 27 Days to GO
- Final Preparations
- Radio Algoa
- Steak Evening
- 3 Days to GO – Nerves.
- (Day 1) – 31 March 2011 (Cape Town to Springbok)
- (Day 2) 1 April 2011 (Springbok – Upington)
- (Day 3) 2 April 2011 (Upington to Mariental)
- (Day 4) 3 April 2011 (Mariental – Okahanja)
- (Day 5) 4 April 2011 (Okahanja – Rundu)
- (Day 6) 5 April 2011 (Rundu to Katimo Mulilo)
- (Day 7) Katimo Mulilo to Vic Falls – 6 April 2011
- (Day 8) Vic Falls to Lusaka – 7 April 2011
- (Day 9) Lusaka to Chipata 8 April 2011
- (Day 10) Chipata to Senga Bay – 9 April 2011
- (Day 11) Senga Bay to Kande Beach – 10 April 2011
- (Day 12) Kande Beach – 11 April 2011
- (Day 13) Kande Beach to Mbeya – 12 April 2011
- (Day 14) Mbeya to Kisolanza – 13 April 2011
- (Day 15) Kisolanza to Dodoma – 14 April 2011
- (Day 16) Dodoma to Lake Manyara – 15 April 2011
- (Day 17) Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro – 16 April 2011
- (Day 18) Ngorongora to Arusha – 17 April 2011
- Broadcast on TV
- (Day 19) Arusha to Nairobi – 18 April 2011
- (Day 20) Day of Leisure in Nairobi – 19 April 2011
- (Day 21) Nairobi to Marsabit – 20 April 2011
- (Day 22) Marsabit to Waldaa Village – 21 April 2011
- (Day 23) Waldaa Village to Yabello – 22 April 2011
- (Day 24) Yabello to Addis Ababa – 23 April 2011
- (Day 25) Day of Leisure at Addis Ababa – 24 April 2011
- (Day 26) Addis Ababa to Debra Markos – 25 April 2011
- (Day 27) Debre Markos to Bahir Dar – 26 April 2011
- (Day 28) Bahir Dar to Lalibela – 27 April 2011
- (Day 29) Day of Leisure at Lalibela – 28 April 2011
- (Day 30) Lalibele to Mekele – 29 April 2011
- (Day 31) Mekele to Aksum – 30 April 2011
- (Day 32) Aksum to Debark – 1 May 2011
- (Day 33) Debark to Gedaref – 2 May 2011
- (Day 34) Gedaref to Khartoum – 3 May 2011
- (Day 35) Day of Leisure in Khartoum – 4 May 2011
- (Day 36) Day 2 of Leisure in Khartoum – 5 May 2011
- (Day 37) Khartoum to Atbarah – 6 May 2011
- (Day 38) Atbarah to Merowe – 7 May 2011
- (Day 39) Merowe to Wadi Halfa – 8 May 2011
- (Day 40) Day 1 of Leasure at Wadi Halfa – 9 May 2011
- (Day 41) Day 2 of Leasure at Wadi Halfa – 10 May 2011
- (Day 42) Wadi Halfa to Aswan – 11 May 2011
- (Day 43) Aswan – 12 May 2011
- (Day 44) Aswan to Luxor – 14 May 2011
- (Day 45) Luxor to Red Sea – 14 May 2011
- (Day 46) Red Sea to Cairo – 15 May 2011
- (Day 47) Cairo – 16 May 2011
- (Day 48) Cairo – 17 May 2011
- (Day 49) Cairo – 18 May 2011
- (Day 50) Home – 19 May 2011
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Well Done Guys.You made it!!!Sorry Norman could not be there.Hope we hear of the whole trip in a show of sorts.Well Done all of you and Norman.Luke,Adele,Elfie,Hayley
May 15, 2011 at 17:26
Hi Guys.Sorry about Norman.Maybe it will still work out.We all routing for you.Rest of you Vasbyt .Almost there.Luke,Adele,Elfie.Hayley
May 5, 2011 at 07:10
Lekker manne. Ons sien julle is in die buitewyke van Kairo. Nou kan julle maar relax en die oomblik en die herinneringe begin geniet. Of dalk die volgende een beplan? Julle het dit gedoen. Geniet julle tydjie tussen die piramides en sien uit na julle terugkoms Donderdag.
HIEP HIEP HOORA!!!!!!!!
May 15, 2011 at 16:02
HI. So jammer om te hoor van Norman. Sterkte vir die laaste stuk – hoop alles verloop goed en die fietse en lywe hou. Die fotos is fantasties. Die blog is great – ons kan nie wag om dit te lees nie.
Groete Marais en Di
May 4, 2011 at 23:04
No update … but I see you have moved further north. Missing my regular updates, but they will come. Stay safe and happy. Hugs and kisses to you Rich. xxx
April 23, 2011 at 02:46
I’m glad you were able to weld your “in-half” bike Norman & that you guys were able to get to Dodoma You mustve been pretty exhausted by the time you got there Did you feel the earthquake in Tanzania today? 4.8 magnitude and the epicentre was 145 km south west of Arusha. That sounds very close to where you are. It was even felt in Nairobi Hope you are all okay. Lotsa luv
April 15, 2011 at 21:12
Such beautiful scenery!! You guys are doing great and are obviously having a wonderful time. What an experience! Hope you dont have anymore fuel or internet problems along the way. I had withdrawal symptoms when there weren’t any postings. Anyway have fun & enjoy every minute.
April 13, 2011 at 21:14
Try and get hold of our very good chums Rob and Trish Fergusson..they would love to have you to stay and have a fab game lodge, you could have your break day, her mobile is +255 784 355663. They are wonderful people and have been trying to get hold of you.. theyare in or near Arusha. They will know lots of people you know. Lamby and rich gone fishing in Oman…. Lol and keep the stories going..you have such a following xxxxx
April 12, 2011 at 21:47
Hi Guys,Looks like you are having some rain.At least you got some petrol.Hope you dont have same problems in other countries.Enjoy your rests.Dont drive through too many pubs.Enjoy.
Luke,Adele,Elfie,Hayley
April 12, 2011 at 07:24
Wonderful photo’s and amusing comments again. So glad to be getting my daily fix again. You guys all look really well and seem to be having a wonderful time. What fantastic memories and stories you will have to tell. Rich … goats’ lung and ‘dikderm’ -arrgh – you are lucky you did not get ‘the skiets’. xxx Jane
April 12, 2011 at 03:03
Dit lyk of julle n baie lekker tyd het. Ek hoop nie julle het n probleem met die petrol nie. Die fotos en die natuurskoon bly ongelooflik. Kan nie glo julle het al so baie km’s gery nie. Amper halfpad. Dit lyk Richard by die Buffulo rally is met sy bike in die kroeg.
Lekker ry verder.
Arthur,Erna en Melissa.
April 11, 2011 at 19:24
Lees ek bietjie heimwee in daai stem?! K
April 12, 2011 at 09:26
No new update today, however I see you have moved on according to the map and “Where are we now?” Either more Internet hassles or else you are having a quiet day. Look forward to the next posting.
April 11, 2011 at 10:22
Hi ouens!
Ek sien in Zambia drink julle die mozi bier, maar nou is daar geen comment oor hoe julle dit toe vind nie?!
In Malawi the drink is MGT – everybody talks of MGT. I tried it after I realized MGT is Malawi Gin and Tonic!! Some people say it is the best gin ever tasted– made with juniper that is found only in Malawi. Others say it is a bit of an acquired taste but that it becomes infinitely more drinkable with the addition of a few drops of angostura bitters.
Vir my was dit flippen lekker en dan word dit lekkerder en lekkerder, so probeer dit!!
xxxhaasbroeke
April 9, 2011 at 18:35
So bly dit gaan goed. Hoop julle kry Richard se skokbreker probleme gou reg. Wanneer julle nie ontvangs het nie raak jou “tracker” skoon beserk – netsoos die keer by Upington het hy weer in die teenoorgestelde koers gewys – die keer oppad of amper binne in Mosambique! Geniet julleself en drink ‘n bier namens ons. E
April 9, 2011 at 17:41
Good to have your new update, wondered when the internet hiccups would set in. Horrified at the pot-holes, beware Stelios yoh would disappear down them. Rich, Mom sends hugs and love. Was so pleases witb the update. I call and up-date her, all the way from Aus, twice a week – and she loves it! xxx
April 9, 2011 at 16:57
As ek so na julle eet gewoontes kyk en die lekker steaks gaan julle nie veel gewig verloor nie. Dit is in elk geval nie goeie nuus vir Richard se skokbreker nie.
Pragtige fotos en geniet. O ja die Neil Diamond show was n belewenis. Net gesukkel om al die vrouens weer in die kar te kry. Sommiges het so bietjie verdwaal of het gaan handtekeninge soek – niemand sal weet nie.
Praat weer
Arthur, Erna en Melissa.
April 9, 2011 at 14:09
Hi Julle 4
Dit klink als vreeslik lekker en foto’s is pragtig!
Hou die lywe nog?
Stuur later e-pos.
Anne’ Tom, Neil, Nicholas
April 9, 2011 at 10:47
No posting this morning … wonder if you finally took a well deserved rest day. Look forward to the next update. Jane
April 9, 2011 at 01:58
Sorry we did not have any Data Connection. This will probably happen from time to time.
April 9, 2011 at 13:36
Yes julle bikers,
Julle vat nie nonsens nie. Ek sien julle is in Lusaka. Hoe voel die agterstewes of gaan die mooi en die lekker die seer te bowe.
Pragtige fotos. Geniet dit.
Arthur,Erna en Melissa.
April 7, 2011 at 17:39
Hi Guys,Hope the road block did not dampen your spirits.Norman must love all that water.When you buying a farm up there?Good luck for the following days.Luke,Adele,Elfie and Hayley.
April 7, 2011 at 06:56
What a pity you lost that day and have to spend time catching up – not white water rafting I see … oh well lots of other exciting things to see and do as you go. Glad to see that you and Norman are not looking as tired as you were the other day, Boet. Hugs and xxx from Jane and family
April 7, 2011 at 01:35
Rufus & gang,
We are group in Paarl that will each donate R500 per country reached during this trip. Enjoy it and go get it.
I challenge anyone else to match that.
Chris & Madri Steyn.
April 6, 2011 at 16:34
To Chris and Madri Steyn … brilliant idea – I have already donated otherwise I would join in – hope lots rise to your challenge. Jane
April 7, 2011 at 01:31
I take up the challenge> R500 per country.
Guys – look forward to the daily summaries
April 8, 2011 at 03:22
Thanks Adrian, that is the Spirit !
April 8, 2011 at 05:40
Chris & Madri
Fantasties! Wonderlike idee. Dankie
April 8, 2011 at 05:37
Klink wonderlik – so bly dit gaan nog goed. Hou so aan!Ek volg julle ‘n paar keer per dag – soms wys die Tracker julle op snaakse paaie , maar dan kom dit later weer reg – of dalk het julle verdwaal??E
April 6, 2011 at 07:50
Brilliant photo’s and so much amusement when reading the comments. Am jeolous in some ways but definitely not in others. xxx
April 5, 2011 at 09:33
Hi All.Looks like you all doing well.Glad your bikes are holding up.So much grass up there.Good luck for the following days.Luke,Adele.Elfie and Hayley
April 4, 2011 at 07:15
You appear to b e moving along well now. Cannot wait for the next set of photo’s and comments to be posted. xxx
April 3, 2011 at 01:19
Hi and how did the first day go … see you are in Springbok. Hope you all had a really good night’s sleep and wake up fresh and revived! See on Ross’s facebook that you had some bike trouble Rufus. Do hope it is not too serious. Safe and happy travelling. You see I told you I would follow you every inch you go! Could not sleep last night … excitement and nerves!!!
April 1, 2011 at 00:34
Believe you had a wonderful send-off! I got very emotional at 12.30 Aussie time … just at the thought of you all heading off. Imagine what I would have been like had I been there. Have already got some photo’s. I see you are near Klaver now. Trust all is going well. Look forward to reading up on your first day soon. I am in total AWE of the four of you! Keep well, stay safe and have fun!!!
March 31, 2011 at 11:39