Up at 6.30am for an early start only to discover that I have a puncture. Get the tyre changed with the help of Jingers as the wheel was jammed on and I needed his expertise to remove it. We left only 15 minutes later than we had planned, at 8.15am. The drive took us south through Hermanus and on to the southernmost point of continental Africa, Cape l'Aghulas. The route was through some stunningly beautiful scenery. Very green, almost like England and quite unlike how I expected South Africa to be. Across wide open fields along gravel roads to Cape l'Aghulas. About ten of the cars were there when we arrived and everyone took turns taking photos at the plaque marking the southernmost point of Africa.
Edo, Veronique, Lynette, Quint and Terry-Lynn Weening at the southernmost point of the African continent, Cape l'Aghulas
An hours drive due north took us to the town of Swellendam. Wonderful old buildings, nearly 200 year's old.
Lunch in Swellendam with Antoine, Maria, Victor, Wendy, Jim, Kaitlyn and Leejun Taylor
The afternoon drive took us due east for about 100 miles to Mossel Bay, our overnight stop. 8 kms short of our destination and disaster strikes for a second time and we have another puncture! Still, I have two spares, so all is not lost. This time it's Mike Johnston from one of the back up cars who helps and an hour later we are on our way. Into Mossel Bay and straight to a tyre place to get the punctures repaired.
Let's hope tomorrow brings better luck.
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