Still Bay Mossel Bay – 100 km
Tailwind assisted, Ernest and I left Still Bay to bike along a gravel
path past Gourits River to Mossel Bay. This picturesque ride featured
ocean vistas and pristine natural vegetation. We camped at The Point
Caravan Park in the harbour town of Mossel Bay.
Fellow campers warmly greeted us and, after exchanging
pleasantries, we headed into town for supper. Upon returning to
camp, we noticed that our bicycle touring journey had caught the
attention of many people. Ernest and I were met with endless
questions, such as 'Where are you from?' and 'Where are you going?
It made me realise that while I knew where I came from, I had no
concrete plans for the future.
After my 2005 journey from Cairo to Cape Town, I longed for another
cycling adventure and began preparing for it. I sold two of my
properties, which helped pay off all outstanding debts, leaving me
with two fully paid residential properties that I rented out. I then
bought a new bike and ordered panniers and racks, but I still hadn't
decided on a route. I was also trying to convince Ernest to join me,
but he had shown no interest.
To my surprise, Ernest presented me with a sketch of bicycle racks
that he had designed for his bike. He had never mentioned being
interested in joining me or undertaking such a trip. Ernest has always
been a man of few words, and it's always hard to tell what's going on
in his mind.