After Kalpowar we headed to Starcke. Our last campsite before the final day. We formed a convoy with Warren and Tina. On the way we were joined by another crew. We left early so we could get a good spot at the campsite. We knew it was going to be “bush camping”, but we were not prepared for what we found. When we saw the “campsite” we literally felt like crying! It was just a huge open space with nothing around! Not a shady spot, not a spec of grass. All we could see was burned tree trunks sticking out of the ground.No water whatsoever! The race organizers had to get a water truck to bring water for drinking and washing .
First of all, we had to leave Kalpowar early, before the riders. All crew trucks needed to way ahead and out of the road before the riders could start. All that because of the dust! Even though the riders would be taking a different route, for the first few miles the road would be the same, and any movement on the road causes a lot of dust. The wall of dust is so thick anybody loses their vision after just a few feet. Completely whiteout! It’s incredible!
For the riders is even worst, because some of their route goes through Bull Dust. It’s a fine powdery dust that just floats up like a wall! The only rider that has a clear view is the first one. Everyone else rides in the dark.
Suzy and I filled up our camp showers so we could wash up later on. Warren used a tarp to make a “ladies room” around the trees (there were no bushes around). Just one more day to go!
No comments:
Post a Comment