Day 106 Friday April 26 Cañon Farm Yard to Canyon Resthouse

by Henry

47 km, 247 m total ascent, 20°C maximum (cooler temperature because we finished the short distance in the morning). 


Chatting on the morning ride.


Three graves of German soldiers from 1906-1907 during the era of colonization.


The gravel was good quality today with only limited areas of thicker sand.


Destination was Cañon Roadhouse campgrounds, a property that could also easily be transplanted to Route 66 in the southwest United States.


Bar and restaurant with lots of old automobile memorabilia.


E-bike precursor.

Kitsch in the men’s and women’s restrooms, respectively. If you could not resist and had to peek into Pandora’s or Tjongololo’s box, a bell would ring loudly at the bar, akin to the bell that is rung at Trader Joe’s. During the lunch hour, there was much giggling from the German women and guffaws from the men who dared to look. 

All of us had arrived at camp by 11 AM. We set up our tents, had lunch, and then enjoyed the time off. Tom led a yoga session at 2 PM for those interested. A refreshing pool awaited those willing to take the cold plunge.

About 2/3 of the group left at 4:30 PM on an optional excursion to see the Fish River Canyon.

We all got ready for the long riding day tomorrow.