Grootfontein to Roy's Camp

May 30, 2022

I thought I might take today off as well, but after spending hours trying to upload my pictures to my blog last night, and it going slowly, I decided it wasn’t worth it to stay and “catch up on my blog.” I didn’t make the final decision until this morning. I thought maybe if I was fast, I could be in the road by 8:00. Ya, so I left at 9:00, 😂 I wasn’t too worried because it was another shorter day and when I looked at the elevation profile last night, I was happy to see I had a steady downhill trend. The wind picked up later, but coming more of a crosswind thank goodness!! That’s going to change to a full blown headwind in the coming days.

Not much else to report. I was out in the middle of nowhere pretty much all day. Still am with the exception of the well regarded campsite I am at. It’s kind of a fun set up . I saw a dik-dik when I arrived. So cute!
I’ve signed up for the buffet dinner which cost way more than I paid for camping. What starving cyclist in their right mind would turn that down?! Ha ha. It also has good reviews. The sad part is they don’t start serving until 7:00pm. I’m going to be very hungry by the time dinner rolls around!

There is a waterhole here and I took the path to it twice, but not an animal to be seen. After dinner, (where I ate entirely too much) he guy said it would be a good time to go. He said it was too cold for snakes and scorpions and the electric fence keeps the big predators out. I thought I might brave it, but took about 10 steps down the path (it's about 100 meters total), shined my flashlight around the pitch black bush and said to myself, "Who am I kidding" and promptly turned around.

Just me and a car now and then. Have you noticed this recurring theme?

Some interesting trees made for a nice backdrop for a rest break

Hope nothing is lurking in the bushes on the final approach to camp. Yes, these are the things I think about.

I type very fast. I learned back when teaching you proper keyboard placement with your fingers was a thing. I'm the speedy typist! These ancient typewriters reminded me how far we’ve come!

Swimming pool looks nice, but not quite hot enough for a swim

Nice fire to warm up around before dinner

Today's ride: 38 miles (61 km)
Total: 2,695 miles (4,337 km)

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Susan StewartFollowing and riding your route Kim, this will be my ride tomorrow June 6/24!!!
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