Old Houwhoek pass, Botriver
 

Long weekend in RSA, but I have to work, so I did a day ride on the old pass, right in my back yard

De Bos dam, our local reservoir

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Karwyderskraal pass

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Secretary bird

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Gravel highway

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Old Houwhoek entrance
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The pass was quite rough after some rain earlier in the year, some work has been done, but still pretty technical some places

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The gravel pass as seen from the new tar pass

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Nice and close to home, always great for a quick getaway

One thing to say.... absolutely stunning.... sorry two things to say...... jealous.....

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Micron_Ed has summed it up perfectly! ......stunning place! Steve

The Southern Cape is always so pretty. That seemed just the right type of food for the Tenere. Lovely :icon_smile: