What a start to my Garden Route tour!
My USA/Canada trip was very much a soul searching trip. This trip is all about having fun and relaxing. Of course, that’s not very difficult to do in the laid back Cape and being on a motorbike. Brutus, the BMW1200GS that I’ve hired for this trip, is exhilarating to ride!
Wednesday morning started out with my mom and I having a walk on Scarborough beach. The beach is absolutely stunning (see video below) – almost as good as my company.
From there we headed to Kommetjie so that I could take in the glorious view from Long Beach, my favourite view from any beach in Cape Town. The video below is the view over Long Beach drive and its view towards Hout Bay as you come into Kommetjie from Scarborough. I also wanted to get a Latte and access to wifi. I’ve discovered that wifi is not that readily available in Cape Town. Not if you move away from the city anyway.
It was a little hazy on Wednesday from the fire that day (the country is having its worst drought in 100 years). As sad as the fires are I couldn’t stop smiling. Everything about Cape Town reminds me of being back in Northern California (just half the price). That in itself is worth getting excited about.
The thing that South Africa (or Cape Town at least) is not shy on is gorgeous scenery and loads of outdoor activities. Oh yes, my heart is beating that little bit faster just thinking about it.
My first day of riding (yesterday) took me from Fishhoek via Chapman’s Peak to Bloubergstrand to Riebeek-Kasteel to Ceres and then onto Wellington where I stayed last night. A 190mile (300km) ride covering dramatic coastline, rolling fields, mountain passes, and ending in the wine lands. A pretty amazing day.
I cannot wait to process the Go-Pro video to show you the various passes but until then below is a taste of my ride yesterday, which starts with the view from Chapman’s Peak lookout, then the view from Bloubergstrand, Bainskloof Pass through the Ceres mountains, which brought me to Dunstone Country House in Wellington where I stayed last night.
I cannot wait for my ride today to Hermanus. Woohoo!
Mel & Trinity 