Stellenbosch and Build Progress – The First Few Days

Easy and Smooth but Long. We arrived at the airport with plenty of time and there was few people at the airport so we were cleared through security with three hours to go before our flight. I got to sit in the bar and watch the end of the cricket test. I enjoyed the wait. …

Africa Adventure – It’s Happening

• We have our four year Retirement Visas. • The truck is in the workshop for measuring up the sub-frame. The builder is happy with most of the specifications, and we are confirming colours. • Most of our accessories have arrived. • I have contacted the water treatment specialist, the bull bar manufacturer, the alternator …

Africa Adventure – Progress to 30-4-23

Start Date: The girls have decided that they want to have Christmas in Australia with all the extended family. I thought we should have just had Christmas early. Obviously, my desire to get away is more than theirs. I still plan on going at least once before then so will make the decision later as …

Africa Adventure – Progress to 26-3-23

After over two years of planning, consulting and getting quotes from builders all over the world we have settled on AC Motorhomes in Cape Town South Africa to build our next truck. They have said they would do whatever we like within their ability and their previous customers that I have spoken with seem happy …

Africa – A New Adventure Awaits – The Plans

It has been a couple of years now since we came back from the USA and we still pine for adventure. There is still places in the USA we would like to visit and South America is on the plan but we decided that while we are still young enough to be able “Rough-it” that …