The truck is spacious for its footprint and should be able to do everything we want of it. The basic bones of the truck and box are strong and the layout works as intended. I have been disappointed that there are so many small issues that still need fixing however we are relentlessly pursuing each …
Category Archives: Africa
Wineries in Western Cape South Africa
One of our favourite small wineries. We stayed here for a week in the gated golf resort/winery. Lovely to be able to walk around the vineyards. We thought that we would try the Springbok it was excellent. Quite often here the chef will come out after service and have a chat, on this occasion we …
So Close 1-10-24
It has been four months since the last build update. I haven’t posted until now as I really didn’t know how this was all going to end up. We have continued to enjoy being in South Africa. We have met new friends and enjoyed the culture. The build has unfortunately been slow and caused me …
Mein Shiff 5 – Cape Town to and around the Greek Islands
We still had some time to wait for our truck. Not enough time to go back to Australia but too much to sit around in Cape Town. I found a relocation cruise of the ship Mein Shiff 5 (My Ship), all German speaking. As the Suez Canal was closed due to conflict the ship needed …
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Huge Changes – Progress – 24/5/24 –
When I visited on Friday we found multiple people working on the truck and massive changes since the visit 5 days before. There is still a loong way to go but it is starting to look like a motorhome. It is more spacious inside than I anticipated and very light. Windows look large and should …
West Coast Part 2 – Spectacularly Rugged
River beach camping with Vervet monkeys and views of Namibia. Martian like rugged mountain passes and satellite and star filled nights beside the fire. After passing through vast plains of succulents and proteas we arived at the small town of Eksteensfontein named after the Reverend Eksteen (Originally named Stinkfontein -smelly water) for our park permit. …
West Coast – Remote Magnificence
Campground behind the dunes. Quiet. Nice coffee shop for breakfast. Blue mussels and lobster heads all over the beaches. We couldn’t believe the number of shells. Locals advised us that this is normal and not some result of a storm. There was also a seafood processing plant and commercial fishing launch ramp. I suspect this …
Truck Progress – 21-4-24
Close friends will know that I have been continually frustrated with AC Motorhomes build schedule slipages. We have been here nearly six weeks now, and only have six weeks to go this trip. There has been progress, however at this rate, we are not getting our motorhome this trip. I also get angry when other …
Milnerton, Jamestown, Paarl, Hout Bay
For Easter we booked a little closer to Cape Town centre. This was a newly built unit with views over the beach but situated a bit back from the beach and behind the main road. Traffic noise was high if the balcony door was open and it was a bit hot with the door closed. …
Table View
This week has been an easy week with some walks on the beach and catching up with friends and family. We spent a day in Cape Town with friends from Australia that were just finishing two weeks in Southern Africa and we spent a night with one of Sally’s friends from school. A trip to …