Storms River - Jeffreys Bay - 114 km
As Ernest and I cycled through the beautiful Tsitsikamma National
Park, a favourable tailwind propelled us effortlessly towards Jeffreys
Bay, a renowned surfing destination. The long descent and strong
tailwind made it the perfect day for cycling.
Our destination for the night was the picturesque Kabbeljous
Campsite, where we eagerly pitched our tents before seeking out our
friends Mark and Riekie. Unable to resist, we ordered pizzas, and
Riekie generously offered to do our laundry. It was a much-needed
gesture, as my laundry stank to high heaven — a nuisance that would
become my nemesis in the years to follow.
Jeffreys Bay – Colchester - 116 km
We woke up to a tailwind and took full advantage of the favourable
cycling conditions. Our destination for the day was Colchester, but the
rural road via Uitenhage proved to be slow and challenging. Despite
the obstacles, we persevered and pushed onward until finally
reaching the tiny settlement of Colchester, albeit later than we had
anticipated.
We had planned to cycle another five kilometres to the Sundays River
campsite, but the late hour and looming rain led us to reconsider.
Instead, we opted to stay in one of the village's cosy little bungalows.
Our decision turned out to be a wise one, as no sooner had we settled
in than the rain came pouring down. The rain persisted all night, but
we stayed snug and warm inside our little wooden abode, listening to
the rhythmic tap of the raindrops on the roof.