Its been a hectic few weeks getting my final planning done. It is incredible to believe that I leave in a few days’ time! I will be arriving in the US on the 17th May, which is on my 70th birthday. In celebration of my birthday, and also to say thank you, I held… Continue reading Thanks and celebrations.
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Streaky Bay
Ron is spending tonight in Streaky Bay – also in a campsite right on the beach. Another very pretty place. He says he has pelicans right outside his tent – very beautiful.He sounds tired -and has just passed the 2000ks mark – no mean feat! Well done Ron – we are proud of you!He is… Continue reading Streaky Bay
South Africa – 2006
Cycling at 60 years old across SA was my first adventure. I travelled from Durban to Cape Town, and covered a distance of 3000km. It took me 30 days. My trip was in aid of the SPCA where I met numerous branches along on route. The challenge was riding over some of the mountain… Continue reading South Africa – 2006
Snow Storm in the mountains
My trip to the mountains didn’t turn out as I planned. We got caught in a snow storm. One and a half meters of snow fell overnight and it snowed all day. We managed to get out after walking for six hours. I am so grateful for our guides and the horses. I have… Continue reading Snow Storm in the mountains
Smoky Bay
At least we are getting regular calls from Ron now – although having cel phone connection and photographs would be first prize for everyone. Anyway, he found another call box and called – it was round 10.30 am our time but he was getting ready to turn in for the day! He had cycled through… Continue reading Smoky Bay
Ron has landed in australia
It was mandatory to think of the lost souls on flight MH370 as we traversed the jet stream high above the Indian Ocean on our way to Perth from South Africa. The words of a good friend of mine sprang to mind “It is what it is” which I’ve tried to live by in… Continue reading Ron has landed in australia
My First Day
I have just arrived at La Verne, Los Angeles, California, and completed the first official day of my trip. I had a really tough first day. I cycled just over 100 km. It was all in a very built up areas, lots of traffic lights. I didn’t want to ride so far, but there… Continue reading My First Day
Miles and Miles of Nothing
Had a call from Ron about an hour ago. I think the loneliness and miles and miles of nothing really gets to him. I sense that he has some bleak moments and wondering what he is doing!! But then he ‘picks himself up’ and gets on with the task at hand. The test for him… Continue reading Miles and Miles of Nothing
Message received early this morning from Ron
Ron phoned late morning – round 11.30 – he was on his way to have a hamburger and chips – awesome, he says – at the roadhouse in yet another almost non-existent place called Madura. He has booked a bed for the night to rest his sore body – cost approx R1,000.00!!! He sounds tired… Continue reading Message received early this morning from Ron
India & Sri Lanka
I am about to embark on my next adventure. Here is a short overview of my plans to cycle across India and Sri Lanka. I leave on 27 October with a much lighter load than previous adventures . With constant temperatures of around 30 degrees (much cooler than the US!) I will be… Continue reading India & Sri Lanka