A bit longer than usual this post, but not a single technical word in sight; promise! Saturday 08 Feb 2024 My day dawned in darkness at 0400, as I had to be at the ferry by 0515 and had been warned that they were pretty strict about timing. Unusually, I got there early after ridingContinueContinue reading “3/08 – My First Traffic Stop! – 08/10 Feb 2025”
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3/07 – Ups, Downs, And Finally On My Way! – Mon 03 – Fri 07 Feb 2025
Monday 03 Feb 2025 Up early for my usual travelling breakfast of oats, but this time with the addition of a my “Eet-Sum-Mor”; I limited myself to two! 😁 The rest of the day was spent on my dive and a visit to Cathedral Cove, a “must-see” attraction on the peninsula. The dive was fun, butContinueContinue reading “3/07 – Ups, Downs, And Finally On My Way! – Mon 03 – Fri 07 Feb 2025”
3/06 – Getting it Right – Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jan 2025
Today I took the engine out again – getting quite good at it – and took off the top. The timing of the cam chain was off by one tooth. This could well cause the issues I noted. Question now is whether I have done any additional damage. The cost of shipping a new headContinueContinue reading “3/06 – Getting it Right – Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jan 2025”
2/22 – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall – 11 June 2024
A few days ago, I said to a friend, who was under a bit of stress, that it has to rain sometimes, so that you appreciate the sunshine when it returns. Well, this week has been monsoon season! I also discovered today that when someone comments on my posts, I don’t get notified; I haveContinueContinue reading “2/22 – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall – 11 June 2024”
1/37 – FROM THE SEA TO THE MOUNTAINS – 05-12 Dec 2019
Next morning that generosity and kindness continued in the shape of Ahmed Barnawi. Ahmed is a leading light in the United Bikers Team in Jeddah, and elsewhere. He came along with his trailer and took me and bike to the local Honda dealer to have a few repairs carried out. The easy way to travelContinueContinue reading “1/37 – FROM THE SEA TO THE MOUNTAINS – 05-12 Dec 2019”
01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019
Tue/Wed 04-05 Jun I arrived at Mayoka Village, and yes, the tar – well concrete – does go all the way to the gate. Still the first impression was a bit of a shock. The place is perched on a steep hillside bordering Lake Malawi. It’s a well-constructed and well-established place, but camping is clearlyContinueContinue reading “01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019”
01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019
Sun 02 June Entering Malawi was fun! A truck was unloading outside the customs buildings and millions of people were milling about trying to identify their luggage and get it cleared. I parked my bike at the side of the crowd, in what turned out to be the middle of the road! I had toContinueContinue reading “01/12 – MALAWI 1 – 02-04 June 2019”
01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019
Sun 02 June The day started well; I was informed by Nevisson (duty manager at the Villa) that I was not being charged for my stay at Villa Habsburg! Thank you Frank (and Gerry). Then an excellent breakfast before setting off at about 0830. Villa Hapsburg dining room – a definite period look and feel!ContinueContinue reading “01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019”
01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019
Sat 01 June 2019At 7 o’clock on a Saturday morning, it was cold! Wrapped up and still chilly! I set off after a delay of some 4 weeks fixing and upgrading things on the bike. Some of the bits I was waiting for hadn’t arrived, but I decided they weren’t essential to the success ofContinueContinue reading “01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019”
01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-
Bobole – 24 April 2019 Up early and ready to go after breakfast. My plan was now to get back to Harare, get the visas I needed and get back on the road with as little delay as possible. The planned itinerary is to get to Chidenguele today, then overnight in Massinga, Vilanculos, Chiboma, MutareContinueContinue reading “01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-“
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