Wepener had no official campground, so we spent an additional night
in a guesthouse. Though it stretched my budget, the guesthouse was
exceptional, with a vast and beautiful garden, spacious, well-
decorated rooms, a lively bar, and great food. I was, therefore, happy
we didn’t bypass Wepener.
Wepener - Dewetsdorp - 43 km
As we made our way towards Dewetsdorp, I considered whether to
continue towards Bloemfontein, still 70 kilometres away, or take a
detour into Dewetsdorp and explore the small village. To my surprise,
Dewetsdorp offered lodging, and we were lucky enough to receive a
discount from the owner when he learned of our little adventure. I
must admit that we looked a bit dishevelled from our journey.
Since we arrived early, we had plenty of time to do laundry and catch
up on the latest cricket game. Unfortunately, the South African team
had a rough day, so we decided to fill our stomachs instead. To my
delight, we stumbled upon a charming little restaurant in Dewetsdorp
serving delicious pizzas. It's amazing how small towns can offer such
delightful surprises, and I enjoyed our unexpected discovery
immensely.