Busy day all in all. I rose to the sun moving in on town, had a great breakfast and then it all started. First, off to the local motorbike shop to try and get a mirror, sort out some fresh oil and do the air- filter. Unfortunately they could not help me with anything on my list. So, off to the local car wash to have Vic cleaned.
Vic’s engine bay
Well travelled luggage no LV here.
Seeing this picture reminded me to warn fellow riders. Don’t buy the desert fox fuel bags! They leak terribly. I have resorted to plastic Coke bottles. They do the trick just fine – don’t break and don’t leak .
Well deserved wash
While Vic was been washed I went off to town, did a few chores and bumped into Grant, a Canadian, doing a similar trip to me just on a bike. He really is a Veteran, having done numerous trips of this kind. he gave me some useful tips on gravel and sand- scootering. Whilst at the car wash, I topped up the oil and cleaned the Namib out of my air- filter. Once done I found I was sitting next to a baby Dune 45! Luckily the filter had held true and really worked hard . I literally peeled the caked sand off the filter, washed it , re -oiled it and now Vic is almost ready to roll!.
I thought I would throw in a few facts and figures to date.
I have scootered 2670 kilometres of which around 1000 Km required no tar
Vic has used 80 litres of fuel and some oil – not sure how much.
I have not had one bad nights’ accommodation and always a hot shower.
I have always been able to have a glass of red with dinner if required .
Always had enough fuel.
There is a very good reason Namibian’ s don’t calculate distance in kilometres but rather hours driven.
The only thing short in Namibia is the name.
On occasion a town is bigger on the map than in real life.
Being free takes adjusting .
Namibia should be on every persons To Do list .
Do this route once – it will leave you speechless.
No Vespa No life.
I am planning to enjoy tomorrow re- packing and doing a few last odds and ends before we hit the road to enjoy more of Namibia. Steven has put together a very comprehensive list for me to explore, so I will keep you all posted . I have been receiving fantastic emails full of inspiration. Thank you so much. I do appreciate them , one and all.
Until we meet again.
