As is the case with many people in the world right now, I am confined to "house arrest" (except for absolutely necessary outings). Social distancing, face masks, and so forth, is the order of the day. However, I could be locked up in a worse place. As it is, it is only my sister and myself, as well as the dogs, on the property. Enough space, a view, and a yard with pool as well. If I need to I can go shopping for food etc, and I can use my bike, so I get a bit of exercise. Unfortunately the tours I had lined up for the next few months have had to be cancelled, so this will be a financial ..read more

Just a little letter to say that I am still around. Having a bit of off-time from touring, but will soon be on the road again (need to, money running low!). I'm becoming a bit fat and lazy, but no excuse as I have a nice donated bike from neighbours Robyn and Les. A bit of a fix-up and some modifications, and the bike is running nicely (named the "Black Cat"). A few months ago one of the family dogs went off to "Dog Heaven", so there is a new and rather unruly puppy on the premises (I'll post a picture as soon as he will keep still for a second). In the mean time the "Other One" has inherit ..read more

I suppose that I should give some sort of an update, just in case somebody is "tuned in". Sorry to disappoint you, but nothing much interesting to tell. I have been working on the tours, mostly the Vic Falls to CT tour. Then I had some serious illness, which laid me low for almost 3 months. I am recovering, and have recently concluded a more relaxing local Western Cape tour. In between tours I stay with my sister in Sedgefield, South Coast, SA (see previous post). Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Until next time ..read more

In my previous post I did mention that I was off on another expedition tour (as crew). Now I have just returned from the Victoria Falls to Cape Town bicycle adventure tour. This tour involved camping and providing meals to the guests, as well as lots of cycling through Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and SA. I was able to get a different perspective on Victoria Falls - from the Zambian side this time. We were also fortunate to visit Chobe Nat Park and Moremi GR in Botswana. Cycling (and camping) in the Namib Desert was a rough ride and a highlight. Cycling 45 km in the dark at Sossusvlei ..read more

No, don't panic! I have not been involved in another accident. The title of this post refers to some sort of financial recovery and a mission to get back on the road again. I arrived back hare in South Africa in January, just about penniless and without a bike and serviceable touring equipment. Fortunately I was able to stay at my sisters place in Sedgefield, where I have been living a type of beach-bum existence for a couple of months. I was (and I still am) trying to raise some sponsorship during this time that I have been back in SA, but to no avail. However, I did fortunately get i ..read more