Location: South Africa

Summary:

Today is March 20th and I started the day at Elliot/Koa where I chatted with a group of 5 or 6 guys who had arrived in the dark with two four-wheel drives. They had been scaling mountain passes and having a blast. They were very interested in my car and amazed that I had driven it all the way from the Netherlands, which always feels great to share. My destination for the day was Køgstad, and the scenery along the way was absolutely mind-blowing — though I can only share a few pictures to give you a sense of it. When I arrived near Køgstad, I stopped at a lovely riverside coffee place that also sold plants. It had been in operation for about two years and the people were incredibly friendly, so it was a great spot for a coffee and a bite to eat. Across the street there was a lodge that didn't look very p ...