View Full Version : I'm back... ..
. . . . . safe and sound, aside from the whopping bruise slap bang in the middle of my forehead from a spider bite.
Had an absolutely FANTASTIC time. The best ride out ever and one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
Next adventure - Cape to Cairo.:smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026:smt026
Will let you guys know all about it when I have more time, but here's just a few of my hundreds of piccies.
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Gene genie
23-03-09, 07:10 PM
hello melody, the place hasn't been the same without you.
glad you've enjoyed the experience and i'm more pleased your back in one piece.
a little dissappointed though i must say. only 3 pictures, or is there more to follow?????
Nice one Melody...
And Welcome Back. Looks like you had a good time. Looking forward to the photos.
Thanks guys. :smt058
More pics to follow Genie when I have the time. I have a million and one things to do at the mo. :)
davepreston
23-03-09, 07:35 PM
welcome back mel
love the org lunge action lol
Gene genie
23-03-09, 07:42 PM
i like your first piccy, which junction are you at on the M62????
El Saxo
23-03-09, 07:54 PM
Welcome back! Looks like you had an ace trip, can't wait to see the photos :D
Welcome back - how d'you like the beemer?
Bluewolf
23-03-09, 08:26 PM
Looks wicked, glad you had a good time :cool:
Dave20046
23-03-09, 08:30 PM
Glad you had an good time mel. Sounds awesome 8)
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_Stretchie_
23-03-09, 08:32 PM
Yoooo, well jealous
i like your first piccy, which junction are you at on the M62????
That first pic looks like the Prestwich junction ; )
Thanks guys.
Welcome back - how d'you like the beemer?
Absolutely loved it.:smt049 Couldn't have done this trip on my SV.
The FG650 was brilliant. Very comfortable riding position and handles so well, I found cornering much much easier than on the SV. I had mine lowered so it was just the right height for me. I didn't have the usual aches and pains I get from riding long distances on the SV, instead I was exhausted from watching out for the cows, goats, pigs, baboons etc running across the roads on some days.:D
That looks sooooo fun!
Glad you had a good time.
Not jealous all, nope, not one bit.
missyburd
23-03-09, 09:06 PM
Wooooo hello Mel!!! Welcome back, glad you had an amazing time :-D So where can we see the rest of the pics :mrgreen:
dizzyblonde
23-03-09, 09:14 PM
Thanks guys.
Absolutely loved it.:smt049 Couldn't have done this trip on my SV.
instead I was exhausted from watching out for the cows, goats, pigs, baboons etc running across the roads on some days.:D
gah makes deer hunting a bit tame then eh Mel:shock:
SO WHEN YOU GETTING THE KETTLE ON?
:D
Welcome back, looking forward to the pics.
Glad you enjoyed it and are back in one piece.
Welcome back, I did keep a look out but didn't see yo in Kenya...
Glad your back in one piece.
and am looking forward to the next photos you post.
Richie.
shonadoll
24-03-09, 07:32 AM
Oooh that looks brilliant! Am so glad you had fun!
Bluepete
24-03-09, 07:56 AM
Welcome back, it's been quiet while you've been gone!
Get those pics on the .org!
Then come out for a ride :D
Pete ;)
startrek.steve
24-03-09, 09:00 AM
Looks amazing Mel, did you go on your own? how long for?
Steve
timwilky
24-03-09, 09:37 AM
Have you been somewhere?
OK then, welcome back, not jealous
Come on then Mel...where are those photo's? Obviously you made it across the dirt passes...how did you find them on a bike?
Wotcha Mel, welcome back!
Sorry guys, my computer is playing up again. When it does actually work, its soooooooooo slow.
Come on then Mel...where are those photo's? Obviously you made it across the dirt passes...how did you find them on a bike?
All the passes we came across were tarred, except for the notorious Swartberg pass. I chickened out of this one, as did the others so went up it in the car instead. :D
Ok, about my trip and some photos.
Not sure if I should put this up in the photo section? Mods, feel free to do as you please.
Cape Town on the day I arrived. Was very windy but still warm, temperatures of around 30 celcius. It was also the day of the famous Cape Argus Cycle Tour. Apparently for the first time in seven years the weather forced organisers to physically shut down the race as the wind blew riders off their bikes between Llandudno and Bakoven. :D
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Lunch stop in Kalk Bay with new best friends for the next two weeks. To my right is Jurgen, our tour guide. He was in the bakkie (as the South Africans say). Next to him is Pascale, 37 year old German rowing instructor. He was only with us for a day as he needed to get to Jo'burg in a week. To my left is John, mad, mad, mad 60 year old American, and next to him is 30 year old German salesman Sebastian.
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African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town. How cute are they!!:D
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Hello and welcome back Mel. :smt039
Your trip sounds amazing. :D Very jealous, I want to go on one now.
Hello and welcome back Mel. :smt039
Your trip sounds amazing. :D Very jealous, I want to go on one now.
Me too. I want to go back now. :(
More pics coming up very very slowwwwwwwwly.
missyburd
24-03-09, 12:42 PM
Hehe love the pingus :-D
markryker
24-03-09, 01:07 PM
Great pics Mel, looks a fantastic journey. I got Ireland to look forward to in June, not quite the same as yours! :D
The pingus look so cute and innocent but apparently they can be quite vicious.
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Great pics Mel, looks like you had a great time, welcome back :D
I laughed at the antics of this little one.
He (or she) decides to go for a swim.
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Soon the waves engulf him.
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And he doesn't like it. LOL. He's had enough. Time to get out.
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Better to watch from a safe distance.
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Or even better, watch the tourists watching him. :D
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Interesting road out of Montagu.
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Kalk Bay where we stopped for lunch on day two. The fresh seafood was divine and it was lovely watching the waves come crashing in on the restaurant.
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Mel, that looks amazing. How long did you go for?
Are you gonna chop your SV in for something like the GS then?
Bain's Kloof Pass.
It was absolutely boiling that day. 39 celcius and very very humid. The car with air con was very tempting indeed!
Bain's Koof Pass was amazing. Very twisty and I unintentionally scraped my knee on the road a few times. The scenery was spectacular.
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Gene genie
24-03-09, 05:59 PM
why do i get the impression the S.V. days are numbered. wheres your nearest B.M.W dealer mel?
Mel, that looks amazing. How long did you go for?
Are you gonna chop your SV in for something like the GS then?
Looks amazing Mel, did you go on your own? how long for?
Steve
The tour was two weeks long. Went to SA on my own but obviously had company on the tour. Couldn't have asked for better company. Those guys were fab and we all got on so well. :smt055
why do i get the impression the S.V. days are numbered. wheres your nearest B.M.W dealer mel?
Nah, will be hanging on to the SV for now, but would definitely consider a BMW in future. I'm hoping to do Cape to Cairo possibly within the next two years and would deffo use the BMW.:smt026
Dave20046
24-03-09, 06:21 PM
looks awesome melody.
How did you find the textiles in such hot weather though?
Gene genie
24-03-09, 06:24 PM
looks awesome melody.
How did you find the textiles in such hot weather though?
she told me she had nothing on under the textiles.:smt047
With the lining in the textiles were extremely uncomfortable in the hot humid weather. So out they came and it was such a relief. Stuck them back in as we headed up the mountains and the weather turned cold, foggy and rainy.
she told me she had nothing on under the textiles.:smt047
LOL. I was tempted.
I went skinny dipping instead. :cool:
The Swartberg Pass.
John and I chickened out of doing this on the bikes. Sebastian really wanted to do it but not on his own. So we all went up in the car for a sundowner.
It was absolutely amazing and I was glad I was in the car. So many hairpin bends and very little room for error.
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shonadoll
24-03-09, 06:48 PM
It all looks amazing, what scenery. I'd love to do something similar one day-what sort of mileage did you do on the bikes daily?
dizzyblonde
24-03-09, 06:54 PM
nope not jealous at all ;-)
On average we did about 230 miles a day. The most was on a couple of days when we did just shy of 300 miles. There were a couple of rest days too scheduled into the tour so we could recover. :D
More from the Swartberg Pass.
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Gene genie
24-03-09, 07:22 PM
skinnydipping!!!!!!!!!!!:shock::smt031
skinnydipping!!!!!!!!!!!:shock::smt031
:D
Some random piccies
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One of a few roadside wee stops. My relief at spending a penny.:D
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Jurgen was either well ahead or behind us with the cooler box with lovely cold water, so I had to make do with my bottle of water. It was so hot I could have made a cup of tea. :shock:
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dizzyblonde
24-03-09, 09:23 PM
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so is this the new lunge then Mel:p
Really great shots its not somewhere I'd think of going to but it looks a lovely place.
How was the seat on the bike Mel? They look a bit wooden to me, dont seem to have much cushioning?
How long was the trip for?
so is this the new lunge then Mel:p
LOL. I needed a wee so badly, had to do a little dance for joy once I was done. :p
Really great shots its not somewhere I'd think of going to but it looks a lovely place.
How was the seat on the bike Mel? They look a bit wooden to me, dont seem to have much cushioning?
How long was the trip for?
The seat didn't bother me at all. We made numerous stops so my bum didn't get the chance to get numb.
The tour was for 14 days long.
More random shots
Petrol stop in Queenstown. Petrol is much cheaper there. Equivalant of around 50p per litre.
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One of a number of road works we stumbled upon.
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My first ever pillion. . . . . . . . . . .. . of sorts. Went off for a quick spin. I did the gear changes while he did the clutch, throttle and brakes.:D LOL. Good thing there were no police about.:shock:
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missyburd
25-03-09, 10:26 AM
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What a gorgeous place! This is a fab pic, my fave. Not envious AT ALL!!! What am amazing thing to say you've done Mel, a real biking experience :-D
I don't think I could cope with the temperatures though, especially in black gear! :-(
What a gorgeous place! This is a fab pic, my fave. Not envious AT ALL!!! What am amazing thing to say you've done Mel, a real biking experience :-D
I don't think I could cope with the temperatures though, especially in black gear! :-(
Thanks MYC. That's one of my favourite ones too.
I found the heat unbearable on the third day when temperatures soared to 39 celcius. It was unbearably hot and humid but with the lining out of the textiles it was much more comfortable. In the second week the weather was very variable. One morning we were high up in the mountains and it was cold, 15 celcius, very foggy and raining.:smt045
Traffic jam in Kruger Park,
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missyburd
25-03-09, 12:32 PM
Leopards, wow. Really lucky to see those!
ThEGr33k
25-03-09, 12:57 PM
Looks like you had a blast!
Welcome back to Sunny England! :p
Alpinestarhero
25-03-09, 03:23 PM
alwhite mel'
welcome back
mister c
25-03-09, 03:31 PM
Hiya Mel, nice to see you back.
I wasn't jealous when you went & I'm still not jealous now
I am also a compulsive liar. You are one lucky lady :)
Gene genie
25-03-09, 04:32 PM
leopard shots are superb. did you think you could outrun them on that beemer?:rolleyes:
looks like you had a great time mel. very brave going off on your own like that.
I giggled at this sign. No idea what one does at a doggie stop though. LOL.:rolleyes:
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This is a watering hole. Honest. :D
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Any guesses as to the cause of such a fearful look? LOL
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pencil shavings
25-03-09, 05:31 PM
looks like great fun. Im going into swaziland in july. you should take a trip into Lesotho, did that last year
pencil shavings
25-03-09, 05:53 PM
also, how safe did you feel? Ive been toying with the idea of renting a bike out there, but even in the car it just dosent feel safe. random driving and a lack of bikes on the road dosent inspire confidance.
also, how safe did you feel? Ive been toying with the idea of renting a bike out there, but even in the car it just dosent feel safe. random driving and a lack of bikes on the road dosent inspire confidance.
I would definitely say go for it!!!
No idea where exactly you've been, but I never felt any less safe than I do riding here in Leeds. We came across many ,many bikers, both South African and tourists. You could always tell the South Africans as most ride in shorts and T- shirts :rolleyes: If I went back to SA again, I'd feel confident enough to rent a bike and bugger off on my own. One of the guys we rode with on the first day did just that as does a large number of other bikers.
Wideboy
25-03-09, 06:14 PM
that looks mega :thumright:
pencil shavings
25-03-09, 06:16 PM
Ive been all over SA, I was born there and go back often. I think group riding might be the best way then. Ive done off roading and that was ok.
Ive been all over SA, I was born there and go back often. I think group riding might be the best way then. Ive done off roading and that was ok.
Yep, if you are worried about safety, then I guess group riding is the best option for you. Don't go off the beaten track and don't ride at night and you should be absolutely fine. :thumbsup:
Awsum photos Mel, but glad your back ;-)
Awsum photos Mel, but glad your back ;-)
Aww, thanks Richie. I'm glad you're glad I'm back, but I'm not glad to be back. LOL.
I wanna go back and do it all over again.:D
also, how safe did you feel? Ive been toying with the idea of renting a bike out there, but even in the car it just dosent feel safe. random driving and a lack of bikes on the road dosent inspire confidance.
Ive been all over SA, I was born there and go back often. I think group riding might be the best way then. Ive done off roading and that was ok.
Two very contradictory(sp?) statements I feel...How can you say that you don't feel safe when you go back there so often? I would just stay home if I felt that way.
As for the apparent "lack" of bikes, I think you need to open your eyes next time...Riding in SA is hugely popular, even more so in the areas you mentioned (Swaziland and Lesotho) although in those areas they would be trailies rather than superbikes. I belong to a couple of huge South African rider forums and never before have motorcycles been as popular.
As for hiring a bike, unless you are in CT or JNB you will find it difficult to hire anything other than a BMW or Hardly Davidson. PM me if you want any more details on either the forums or possible contacts regarding bike hire.
J.
PS. Mel, Any more photo's?;)
PS. Mel, Any more photo's?;)
A few more.:)
Views from Table Mountain. You can just about see Robben Island in the first one.
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In this one, you can just about make out the stadium for next year's world cup thingy.
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Wow, wow, wow!!!!
How'd you enjoy it? It looks mint!
Any spills? Thrills? Broken bones? How'd the bike fair up?
How easy was it to get your visas? Need many injections?
Miles per day? What Sat nav?
It looks fab!!!!
Wow, wow, wow!!!!
How'd you enjoy it? It looks mint!
Any spills? Thrills? Broken bones? How'd the bike fair up?
How easy was it to get your visas? Need many injections?
Miles per day? What Sat nav?
It looks fab!!!!
It was fab and I enjoyed it loads.
No broken bones, no spills, and lots of thrills. :p
I did nearly drop the bike once, on the first day. But that was purely because I was still trying to get used to the bike. :cool:.
Visa is dead easy to obtain.
Didn't have any injections as we weren't travelling to any high risk areas.
Average of 230 miles per day. The most we did was about 300 miles on a couple of days.
Didn't need Sat Nav as we had a guide, although we did use it on a couple of occasions.
Cape of Good Hope
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Stopped by the police.:smt103
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dizzyblonde
26-03-09, 10:02 AM
Mel your teasing us.......we want more!
Mel your teasing us.......we want more!
I don't. I just want to know how much it cost, how easy it was to get organized, and when I can go ;)
I don't. I just want to know how much it cost, how easy it was to get organized, and when I can go ;)
Dead easy to organise. Just put your money on the table and off you go.:D Seriously though, PM if you want any detail.
Mel your teasing us.......we want more!
Ok then. I thought of you when I saw these. Awwwwww
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Mel,
Why did the fuzz pull you over? And were you able to offer a cash "incentive" for them to let you off? :mrgreen:
dizzyblonde
26-03-09, 12:28 PM
arggggggggghhhh my worst nightmare!!
they are cute though ;-)
All I think of when I see those is Biltong and Venison pie...
*can you tell that I grew up round there yet*
;)
Mel,
Why did the fuzz pull you over? And were you able to offer a cash "incentive" for them to let you off? :mrgreen:
To check our driving licences.:D And for a laugh really as requested by our guide who'd gone on ahead of us. They were very friendly and no cash incentives were required. ;)
All I think of when I see those is Biltong and Venison pie...
*can you tell that I grew up round there yet*
;)
They don't let you bring biltong into the country anymore.:( I was gutted!!
Can you tell I grew up round there too??
pencil shavings
26-03-09, 01:19 PM
They don't let you bring biltong into the country anymore.:( I was gutted!!
Can you tell I grew up round there too??
yep...
they tried that with me...
nothing to declair at 6am was nice and quiet ;)
luckly my dad has started making biltong, droewors and boerewors. He has been making vetkooks and koeksisters for ages :smt040
yumyum
Warthog
26-03-09, 02:52 PM
Oh my god Melody that looks awesome! I am so incredibly jealous. I am glad you had such a good time. Man I am jealous...
Day 11 and we get to our lodgings for the night, a private game reserve. Motorcycles are allowed in, but John and I promptly parked up the bikes and jumped onto the landrover to get to the compound.
Like hell I was riding a bike into a game reserve!:reaper:
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Sebastian was indeed intending to ride to the compound, but changed his mind last minute. Good call too as less than 2km up the road were these,
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Lol, and I thought I had a big bum
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Awww how cute is he
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After a quick change of clothes and checking in we went off for a cruise down the river,
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to see the hippos. They are so cute in an ugly kinda way.
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Man, this thing is UGLY. Our guide, Reilly, steered the boat ever so close to the beast. All I could think about was how many pairs of shoes I could get and handbags to match.:-#. Only kidding.
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Quiff Wichard
26-03-09, 04:21 PM
Mel,
Why did the fuzz pull you over? And were you able to offer a cash "incentive" for them to let you off? :mrgreen:
I've been pulled by the fuzz.... cost extra in some establishments- but I am a regular... :D
Mel-- sooooooooooo nice u home safe- ace lunge at the start and I see u hve some nice new kit..
oh and love the new avatar..
Q
Quiff Wichard
26-03-09, 04:24 PM
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bloody hell Mel- that cardigan does you no favours !!:cheers:
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bloody hell Mel- that cardigan does you no favours !!:cheers:[/quote]
LOL :mrgreen:
Lunch stop in Dundee.
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How cute are these two. Brother and sister on their way home from school. Awwwww. Reminded me so much of my brother and I trotting off to school.
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And more turned up
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And they all wanted a go on the bike.
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missyburd
26-03-09, 05:17 PM
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Little girl on the right, how cool is she! She'll be a right little madam in a few years time haha.
More amazing pics Mel, that's the good thing about you when you go anywhere, you always do the place justice with the many tons of pics you take, not just me :-D
dizzyblonde
26-03-09, 06:14 PM
lol MissYC :-)
the little boys are trying their best poses
little girl '' like errrr woteva ''
missyburd
26-03-09, 06:44 PM
little girl '' like errrr woteva ''
and "whatchu doing, stealing my limelight! The nice biker lady's taking pictures of ME not you!" :smt040
Tim in Belgium
26-03-09, 10:40 PM
Some great pics and sounds like you had a great time, I'm very jealous!
Some lovely pics again Mel...keep 'em coming!
Miss Alpinestarhero
29-03-09, 05:21 PM
Fantastic pictures!
Maria
newts924
29-03-09, 08:37 PM
I am so jealous mel.
What a lovely place, looks like you had a great time.
I suppose a ride up in the lakes is nothing to you now LOL
keith_d
29-03-09, 09:43 PM
Wow - cool pictures.
I'm off to SA at the end of May. A week around Cape Town, a week in the game parks, and a week diving around Sodwana bay (unless the sardine run is early!).
No bikes for me though - we'll be in a cage :-(
Keith.
Wow - cool pictures.
I'm off to SA at the end of May. A week around Cape Town, a week in the game parks, and a week diving around Sodwana bay (unless the sardine run is early!).
No bikes for me though - we'll be in a cage :-(
Keith.
You'll still enjoy it mate!
You driving between the Cape and Sodwana?
Any more pics of the ride Melody?
keith_d
01-04-09, 07:40 AM
You'll still enjoy it mate!
You driving between the Cape and Sodwana?
Any more pics of the ride Melody?
Nope - we've booked an internal flight to Jo'burg for my mate's wedding. But I'll be driving down from Kruger to Sodwana Bay, which might be interesting.
Keith.
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