Preparing for the Longest Day
A bush camp full of thorns, horses and cattle, a glorious sunrise, a tour leaders birthday, a hot ride and a hotel campsite complete with shade, cool breeze, cold beers and a swimming pool. This could best sum up the day of riding today. Another scorcher on the flat road meant that many of the expedition riders left just as the sun was peeking over the horizon and the sweep came into camp with the last rider about 1.30pm this afternoon. That meant that everyone was able to rest and enjoy a shower and the pool, especially after the unrelenting heat, yesterday and today. Tomorrow is the tour's longest day in terms of distance; a whopping 208km day complete with a border crossing into Namibia and a change of scenery (oh, dear…the hills are back). And only one coke stop for the day!! We say goodbye to Botswana, the lovely elephants and we look forward to Namibia, some hills and a two day rest day coming up in Windhoek. Wish us luck for our super big day!!!!
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Posted April 24, 2007 by Field Writer
Botswana | Tour Updates |
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