Another 3 days went by since I wrote a blog post. But each day is pretty full, and I have a hard time to believe I have only been cycling for just over a week. I am still amazed every day by the scenery and kindness of South Africans. I spent two nights in Struisbaai, that place was so nice and I had a really pleasant surprise on the second night, the two Swiss cyclists that I had met on…
I don’t know where to start. Truly. For the last hour, I have been thinking that this may qualify for one of the top 10 best days of my life.I left Gansbaai at day break. The morning light was making the beautiful scenery even more beautiful. Cycling on a quiet road, with almost no traffic, the road was mostly flat at first, but never straight, so it was really an interesting ride. I stopped several times to take pictures but…
I am now sitting outside, looking at and listening to the ocean. It is 5 pm, it’s warm, the wind is light and I am drinking milk tea in the sun, wondering if I am dreaming or if this is real. It doesn’t matter anyway, it’s just great. Last time I wrote I had just arrived in Strand. This is where I found my first used book store in SA (for those who don’t know me, outside of eating, visiting…
OK, I have to admit I am really falling in love with this part of the world. How could I not? I feel like everybody I meet is watching over me, making sure I am safe and happy. It is incredible. Last night I had a super fun evening with William who is cycling around the world. There was no shortage of things to talk about and some of his stories are just incredible. My adventure seems very small compared…
Tomorrow, the real adventure starts, I will leave my cocoon in Noordhoek and cycle east along the coast. But I don’t regret staying an extra day here, I had been told Cape Town has lots to offer, and it really does. Plus, my hosts are such nice people, and their place is so comfortable that it is hard to leave! I had forgotten to mention that they had put little treats for me in my room when I arrived: cookies,…