When the Sudanese realise they are without a Marelie in their country things might go South. Just look what happened in Egypt. It is now the turn of the Ethiopians to be Marelied.*
After three days of dirt roads resembling corrugated iron in temperatures of about 50°C, today was a truck day. Now you may remember Marelie had a truck day here in Langebaan, but this time the truck worked in her favour. It carried her instead of hitting her. Off road meant that cycling ended only at 17:00. Totally drained of energy. Some cold or flu virus (yes in 50 °C) did not help. She describes the 2000km to Khartoum as “training”.
Tomorrow the big climb start. About 1000m or more. Apparently 5 star rated. I suppose it works inverse to the hotel ratings.
*To be exposed to a Marelie. Almost always a benevolent experience.
On 15 January '11, I will join the Tour d'Afrique on their epic bicycle ride across Africa over 4 months. For now, I am enjoying my cycling in Ghana.
Marelie
ReplyDeleteDis fantasties wat jy doen, wens ek kon saamry.
Hugo (van Langebaan)