Day 108 Sunday April 28 Rest Day at Felix Unite Cabanas and Campground

by Henry

Sat down at 7 AM to the lodge’s breakfast buffet. We are all weary of the oatmeal served every morning on ride days, so any variation is welcome.

 

The backside of our cabana, situated on a small knoll overlooking the Orange River.

Canoe float trip down the Orange River, as viewed from our patio.

Per the usual rest day protocol, we completed and hung out our laundry to dry. In this super-arid climate, clothes readily dry within an hour. 

Of the 719 km remaining, only 10% will be on gravel roads. We changed our 50 mm tires back to 42 mm to allow for smoother rolling on tarmac.

We washed the sand off our drivetrains and re-lubricated chains.

My handlebar tape was slipping, so I re-wrapped a portion of it.

My rear derailleur cable is not gliding smoothly, and I may need to change it out in the next day or two.

 

After chores and lunch, we dared to spend a lazy afternoon by the pool.

TDA staff utilized this last rest day to reorganize and inventory the contents of the trucks for the final six day stretch. This will allow the drop off in Cape Town to be more efficient.

After their tasks were completed, some of the staff played hacky sack by the river.

 

Eero, Ken, and Jeff, the 3 caballeros who most recently celebrated birthdays, hosted a late afternoon party at the bar. (This picture was taken earlier, before the party started.)

Everyone had dinner at the on-site restaurant, and then we retired to get ready for our final set of rides. We cross the border into South Africa tomorrow.