The Northwestern region of South Africa has an endless allure for me, and even more so with the spectacular wildflowers that come during the spring months.
The towns are remote and sparsely populated, yet somehow always full of interesting personalities.
We moved past wild rooibos fields and humble villages all day, each one supporting the micro-industry in their own unique ways.
It’s not all romantic travel, however, and our resilience was tested several times throughout the trip. We faced a variety of water crossings, locked gates and mechanical failures along the way, including a broken exhaust we fixed with an old tin can.
We pitched our tents wherever the day would draw to a close, and Dan would cook up a delicious veg curry for the lads - a simple and effective meal on the road for a bunch of vegetarian travelers.