Day 4 part 1
I awoke in Victoria bay under the caring unwavering gaze of two lovely rain spiders that warded off any uninvited insectile intruders.The common rain spider (Palystes superciliosus), formerly P. natalius, is a species of huntsman spider native to Southern Africa. It is the most common and widespread species in the genus Palystes. In South Africa its distribution ranges from KwaZulu-Natal province in the east, then westwards to the provinces of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and North West in the north, and Eastern Cape and Western Cape in the south. It has a body length of 15–36 mm and a leg span of up to 110mmIts preferred habitat is scrubland and savannah woodland. Spiders in the genus Palystes are commonly called rain spiders, or lizard-eating spiders. Palystes spiders will often enter homes before rain, where they will prey on geckos (usually Afrogecko porphyreus in Gauteng, the Western Cape.In humans the bite is no more dangerous than a bee sting. It causes a burning sensation, and swelling which lasts for a few days. Recovery is spontaneous and complete.With a light heart in anticipation of the day's riding in (in my opinion) the most beautiful part of the country with mountains, trees and rivers, not to mention twisty roads I set off on my trusty steed at a moderate unhurried pace.I went through places like Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg bay.At the Craggs I conferred with a few local donkeys while easing my well sat upon situpon. From there I tackled the wonderful Grootriver pass down to Natures valley-making a mental note that I should on my return spend a little time there and allow my drone to stretch its props. Then on to the wonderful (closed to traffic) Bloukrans Pass ending in Coldstream. from there on to Humansdorp and just in time to arrive at my destination in Jeffries Bay to visit a very dear (long standing) friend.

I wish our roads were as well kept at your route.  

DAFlys Posted at 5-8 00:19
I wish our roads were as well kept at your route.

Our provincial government works for us - not like the national government.

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 01:17
Our provincial government works for us - not like the national government.

We could use some of that here to be fair.  Our roads are worse than during the blitz.

Interesting views along the ride.    Looks like a fun trip.  

Great gorge!

I ride a ZH2 and would appreciate the roads,sunshine and scenery you have there - great video

Very cool trip

Codgerzh2 Posted at 5-8 04:20
I ride a ZH2 and would appreciate the roads,sunshine and scenery you have there - great video

Thanks Codger

A J Posted at 5-8 05:42
Very cool trip

Thanks AJ

DAFlys Posted at 5-8 01:25
We could use some of that here to be fair.  Our roads are worse than during the blitz.

Holy roads then? fill with holy grail/gravel

Codgerzh2 Posted at 5-8 04:20
I ride a ZH2 and would appreciate the roads,sunshine and scenery you have there - great video

I'm too old to ride that sort of thing. Indeed I was lucky with the weather- could have done without the wind, though.

A J Posted at 5-8 05:42
Very cool trip

enjoyed the trip and want to go  again     soon...

Depp Posted at 5-8 04:07
Great gorge!

could be fun using an fpv

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-8 03:42
Interesting views along the ride.    Looks like a fun trip.

especially love the trees and mountains, and the odd river

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 09:18
Thanks AJ

You're welcome

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 09:24
enjoyed the trip and want to go  again     soon...

Holiday blues

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 09:26
especially love the trees and mountains, and the odd river

All make for an interesting ride.  I saw a couple of places that might present an opportunity for a drone flight or two.  Not sure how much time you have on this trip but could be a possibility.  

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 09:20
Holy roads then? fill with holy grail/gravel

They sometimes chuck a bag of tarmac in but it never lasts.

Droffarc Posted at 5-8 09:25
could be fun using an fpv

Most certainly!

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-8 12:42
All make for an interesting ride.  I saw a couple of places that might present an opportunity for a drone flight or two.  Not sure how much time you have on this trip but could be a possibility.

wind was the problem on this day

Droffarc Posted at 5-9 07:36
wind was the problem on this day

Wind is definitely a consideration for drone ops.  Great for kite flying but not so much for small drones.  

Another lovely leg of the trip .

Blériot53 Posted at 5-12 05:26
Another lovely leg of the trip .

A favorite area- wish I could live there

Droffarc Posted at 5-12 11:19
A favorite area- wish I could live there

Maybe one day?

Blériot53 Posted at 5-12 11:22
Maybe one day?

In my next life, as a spider  

Droffarc Posted at 5-13 07:07
In my next life, as a spider

ArachnoDroff

Blériot53 Posted at 5-13 07:08
ArachnoDroff

Nice.
Makes me want to travel!

Montfrooij Posted at 5-21 10:44
Nice.
Makes me want to travel!

What are you waiting for? better days? School holidays no doubt?

Droffarc Posted at 5-21 10:53
What are you waiting for? better days? School holidays no doubt?

Time, money, family chores.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-21 11:42
Time, money, family chores.