Strolling Swakop
Caught between the soft desert sand and the harsh Atlantic lies a gem cut from the past, but still contemporary in lifestyle . This colourful , clean and serene town , quaint and quirky, plays host to the travelling world. Swakopmund oozes...
Solitaire and then the sea
Today took me from the stopover in Solitaire , the tiny town that has slightly more inhabitants than letters in its name , through two magnificent passes - the Guab and Kuiseb . Over the tropic of Capricorn, through the widest of nothingness , then blown through...
A day in the dunes
After setting up camp in Sesriem , I tried to organise a trip into the dunes for sunrise and then onto Sossusvlei , as the park would not allow the scooter in . What I had not realised is, is that you have to stay in the Sesriem Park campsite so you can leave earlier...
Aus to almost Sesriem
The morning in Aus was clear and still with the only movement coming from the staff setting up for breakfast. The mopping of the never-ending fine Namib dust that seems to find its way into everything . That been said, it does give the country beautiful colour at...
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Day 6 Roadhouse to Aus
After a fantastic breakfast, our new destination is Aus and an easier day as only half the road is gravel and the rest slick tar. After yesterdays 216 grinding kilometres, I was looking forward to a easier ride. The ride today started far less eventfully with...
Day 5 Vioolsdrif to Hobas
I had a very emotional start to the morning having to say goodbye to my parents , It was very difficult and I left with a very heavy heart to what was going to be a very, very difficult day out . All started superbly with a great road down to...
South Africa in my rear view mirror Day 3
Woke up at 5 am to try and repair the mirror. Tried Pratley but the set time was too long, so out came the trusty duck tape that kind of held the mirror. I would have to repair it before I took the 460 odd kilometres to Vioolsdrif on. It is very nerve wracking...
Day 2 Vryburg to Augrabies Falls
After a great rest at Lavender Lodge , with great company from the Strydom family and friends , I set off on day 2 feeling great. I was on my way to meet up with my parents in Namibia on day 3 . The scooter was running superbly. I took the...
Farewell Video
Hello Folks Daniel Basch from Creative Directions produced this wonderful movie of Mike's departure gig. I think you will find it informative while capturing the essence of the morning and the spirit of Vespa. Enjoy
Day 1 the City to Vryburg
What a day ! Johannesburg gave me one of those beautiful clear crisp Highveld mornings. The perfect send off and yet my eyes were covered in a mist of emotion. The goodbyes were really difficult. To leave loved ones for adventure is damn hard. The send off from all...
Running Mike out of town …
By my rough estimate there must have been 60 Vespas and their cheerful riders who turned out to ride Mike out of town. Here are a few shots to share the moment. It was nippy at first but by time breakfast was over the sun had made its presence known. I think we...