Day 1

Day 1

The Trip Starts   With an early morning exit we make quick miles out of town headed for Pilanesburg National Park,   PNP for short.  We get a bit lost at sun city as you cant enter from that side, so a quick back track finds us at the gate. Our first taste...
Commit

Commit

The Big Pack The decision has been made to fully pack the house and commit to Africa.  I head back to Perth and pack up the house, the workshop and pack everything we want to keep away into permanent storage.  During this time I have chosen to get a heap of work...
The GPS Said It Was A Road

The GPS Said It Was A Road

Where we’re going we don’t need roads… Working our way out to the main highway   We pack up and leave the campsite, with plans from the owners to take the new ring road around the the SA boarder, a nice easy drive. It had rained so the drive out...
#SpeedingFines

#SpeedingFines

#BeachLife  #SpeedingFines   We hit the road north around 10am, and exit the park, no elephants today. At the exit gate I attempt to refill the tyres. Apparently at 8 years old my ARB fill hose has had enough and promptly explodes. A quick fix and shorter hose...
Are There Lions Here?

Are There Lions Here?

I don’t know? “I Wanna Sit on The Roof” – Asareh   We wake early after a lovely sleep, the tent is comfy. Did I mention we have no LPG bottles yet, so after getting a fire going we cook omelets for breakfast. The coffee when camping is...
Welcome to Moz

Welcome to Moz

After 4 weeks in the DRC working it was time to collect our baby. We arrive late into Maputo and head to our hotel for a few days of down time and relaxing as needed. The national museum is alright overall, and the local places to eat are fantastic. If there is one...
Tight Squeeze

Tight Squeeze

In every way, the joys of a shorty.  Space is a premium, in the build thread I describe the challenges. With the wagon undergoing a full clean and final pack, I finish ticking off a few last minute modifications and repairs. It’s a crazy moment getting down to the...