May 03, 2015:
Well I made it to Africa! Internet has eluded me so I haven't been able to update the blog or anything else. All is good though, having a great time! The moto arrived Cape Town on the April 14 and I arrived the evening of the 15th.

April 16, 2015
Getting the moto out of customs at Cape Town Intl. Airport. I was informed that I would need a clearing agent however the customs lady was nice and didn't require me to hire one. The whole process took about two hours, including putting the moto back together and visiting with everyone.

Customs:
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April 17, 2015:
Didn't feel well and spent the next three days in my room. Caught some type of flu and was down for the count.

April 22, 2015:
Feeling much better I finally hit the trail. Rode to the village of L'Agulhas which is the southern most point in Africa.

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April 24, 2015:
I was told about a ferry in Molgas that was a must do for moto travelers so I took a detour to see what that was about.

On the way to Molgas.
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This is the last manual operated cable ferry in South Africa. Cost $1.50 for a round trip passage.
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Water stop:
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Along Route 62, Rt 62 is South Africa's Rt 66, west of Oudshoorn is a famous watering hole for travelers named Ronnie's Sex Shop. The owner Ronnie, moved here in 1980 after retiring and was planning on just living on a small none working farm he had purchased. The property included a work shed with a concert slap next to the road. Soon after getting settled in, one of his friends suggested they turn the shed into a bar. Ronnie didn't want anything to do with it however he financed his friend to get it started, he named it Ronnie's Shop. The first year it was more of a hang out for a few locals and an occasional traveler however someone as a joke painted the word Sex after Ronnie's name and that changed everything. People started stopping and others traveled there just to have a drink and get a photo. Ronnie's friend became very ill within the first few years and had to stop working. Ronnie took over control and the business continued to grow. He eventually added a restaurant and gift shop.

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April 25, 2015:
Going over the Swartberg Pass on the way to Prince Albert.
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Stopped for breakfast in Prince Albert and met this guy with his Model T, right hand drive.
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Some local residents:
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Lots of baboons:
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Stopped for the night in the village of Willowmore. Stayed at Jumpers Place which is owned by a dual sportier and mostly caters to moto travelers.
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April 26, 2015:
The days ride plan is the rode through the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve.

Lots of easy water crossings:
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After a couple rather large and deep mud holes I came to this. It wasn't bad however the bottom was round river rocks, baseball size and a bit larger. The depth was just over my boots for about 50 meters:
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The road got fairly rough and steep, not much time for stopping however I did catch some Kudu:
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