Ashley

This post requires background for context. Amanda (not on this trip Johnny, relax, you did not miss anything) and I have been Adventuring Namibia since 2003. Every trip has been memorable for different reasons, good & bad. Through the years Ive learned to heed the signs, when Mother Nature speaks, you listen and never tempt … Read more

Today was text book “How not to Adventure Bike”, precisely the reason we do “Adventure Bootcamps”. Something small escalates into a crazy sequence of events and things spiral out of control. In groups, things escalate more easily and good intentions go bad, often making the situation exponentially worse. Having the presence of mind to notice … Read more

Yesterday Namibia fed us Lemons, so we made Lemonade. We also made a public service video of it, “Changing tyres by Committee!” With knobblies already shearing off The Generals front tyre, punctures were no surprise. Although a punctured rear was! Very quickly the committee agreed to swap Andy 990 (tube) rear Mitas EO7 with Martins … Read more

Delayed start to the day while we waited for Duneworx Yamaha to open, so I could fit a new tyre. Good thing as laundry was still wet from the previous day. Dropped with housekeeping to tumble dry while we feasted at breakfast which looked more like a desert table! Rushed off to Yamaha just on … Read more

Turns out Ed has a broken upper arm, but is safely back in Cape Town with his family. His bike will return to Cape Town in two weeks when his rescuer travels down to collect his restored Africa Twin. Love the way these things have a way of working themselves out! Forgot to mention the … Read more

A beautiful morning rudely interrupted by the sand monster claiming one of our party. Fortunately he is ok, but on his way back to Cape Town with a suspected shoulder injury. Despite the setback, another great days riding. Stayed at Tsauchab again, always a winner, great braai with the lads with heated debate solving the … Read more