So, that's it then. All done? Not quite, as I am to stay in Cape Town three days to see some highlights of the city my favourite way, from the saddle of a road bike. A classic Le Mond, Campag-shod, for those even vaguely interested. The rental company is even loaning me some shoes, in addition to the usual helmet & stuff.
The last day of the AiF trip started in laid-back fashion with a 0800 cooked breakfast at Highlanders. Great eggs again, Mike. Ben, the Rhodesian Ridgeback cross, got a touch frisky with both Ken and me at the breakfast table, but moved on to other needs when Mike offered him a kudu sausage.
The trip to Cape Town enjoyed metalled roads the entire way. Nobody could remember the last time we had had that. A short stop at a farm shop an hour out of CT was probably fitted into the schedule so that we would arrive at the beach at an appropriate time for lunch. This we did perfectly, right after which came a few speeches and huge thank-yous to the crew for their skills and fortitude in making this such an outstanding experience. If you are considering doing a trip like this, there are many companies vying for your dollars. We have met lots on the road, at camps along the way. I would not put any of them in the same league as AiF. I got lucky when I chose them. They do need to change those tents though.
All that remained was for Benji to get us to the dropping-off point, a B&B in the suburb of Seapoint, where the majority were to spend at least one night. I am to spend four, before flying out on 03/02, so the blog will run a day or so yet. Sorry about that.
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