Maun Botswana

Another rest day after five days of riding along a very flat and straight road with the occasional sight of elephants and other wild life. We arrived yesterday after a day that included a time trial. I was on the "Truck People" team and we did the 20 k in just over 40 minutes although my time had us under 40...will still take the fourth place win anyway..it was all in fun yesterday anyway as we dressed in costumes for the trial. I must say that I have had so many good laughs on this trip...one of the gifts that I have received and I am grateful for.

Today will be a day of rest, bike cleaning, eating and reading. The weather continues to be hot during the day and cool at night. We have had a tailwind for a day or so but the nasty headwind keeps slowing us down.

Our bus camps have been in national parks alongside of the road. We are very aware that the elephants and cats are around us and we are happy that they have decided we are to thin to eat from all of our riding. It is a real treat when we get into an actual campsite and have showers food etc. As of today we are just under three weeks until our arrival in Cape Town. We have about 18 more riding days and three more rest days. As the time bets closer to the end we are beginning to feel the group awareness that this adventure is almost over and of course many do not want it to end. As I say..."I will smile because it happened not cry because it is over."

We are going into Namibia in about three days time and with that comes more desert conditions but the sand dunes will be amazing to see. Each night the moon has been shining brightly and as I lay awake at night in the moonlight I spend the time reflecting on my life and this experience and I realize that I am a very blessed individual who has a life that is full of contentment, serenity, love and blessings.

So until my next from Windhoek Namibia, stay well and live life.