1. 2010

2010.03 - Lesotho

Solo trip through Lesotho on my BMW X-Challenge in March 2010
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  • I came across an old abandoned farm house outside of the town of Clarens in the Freestate

    I came across an old abandoned farm house outside of the town of Clarens in the Freestate

  • Surrender Hill between Clarens and Fouriesburg has some of the most amazing views into Lesotho

    Surrender Hill between Clarens and Fouriesburg has some of the most amazing views into Lesotho

  • Heading into the clouds on the Mafika Lisiu pass in Lesotho

    Heading into the clouds on the Mafika Lisiu pass in Lesotho

  • The views from the R711 towards Lesotho is spectacular!

    The views from the R711 towards Lesotho is spectacular!

  • What a view! Crisp, cool, fresh morning mountain air!

    What a view! Crisp, cool, fresh morning mountain air!

  • View over the Katse Dam

    View over the Katse Dam

  • Of all the bikes I have owned to date, this is the one I miss the most!

    Of all the bikes I have owned to date, this is the one I miss the most!

  • Reaching the top of the pass, the mist was so thick that I did not bother to go to the view point

    Reaching the top of the pass, the mist was so thick that I did not bother to go to the view point

  • First part of the Katse Dam

    First part of the Katse Dam

  • Lesotho, seriously big sky country!

    Lesotho, seriously big sky country!

  • The beautiful Katse Dam

    The beautiful Katse Dam

  • The best beer after an awesome rewarding day on the bike

    The best beer after an awesome rewarding day on the bike

  • Katse Dam

    Katse Dam

  • Huge storm coming in over the dam

    Huge storm coming in over the dam

  • Sunsets in Lesotho are pretty special

    Sunsets in Lesotho are pretty special

  • This is one HUGE dam wall!

    This is one HUGE dam wall!

  • Did I mention the sunsets?

    Did I mention the sunsets?

  • Early morning riding in Lesotho is some of the best riding there is!

    Early morning riding in Lesotho is some of the best riding there is!

  • Crossing the Senqu River (Orange River in South Africa)

    Crossing the Senqu River (Orange River in South Africa)

  • Some roadworks had my sand skills tested!!

    Some roadworks had my sand skills tested!!

  • The twisty track leading down from Sehonghong

    The twisty track leading down from Sehonghong

  • The Senqu River crossing

    The Senqu River crossing

  • I have seen this rock on a few Lesotho Ride Reports and I really wanted a pic with my bike at this rock......Done! This rock is at the base of Mathabeng Pass

    I have seen this rock on a few Lesotho Ride Reports and I really wanted a pic with my bike at this rock......Done! This rock is at the base of Mathabeng Pass

  • Leading up Mathabeng Pass

    Leading up Mathabeng Pass

  • After Sehonghong, the track leads down into the valley leading to Mathabeng Pass

    After Sehonghong, the track leads down into the valley leading to Mathabeng Pass

  • The other (Sehlabathebe) side leading down from Mathabeng pass

    The other (Sehlabathebe) side leading down from Mathabeng pass

  • Right at the top of Mathabeng Pass looking towards Sehlabathebe

    Right at the top of Mathabeng Pass looking towards Sehlabathebe

  • The view from my room on a farm outside Maclear

    The view from my room on a farm outside Maclear

  • Heading up to Naude's Nek

    Heading up to Naude's Nek

  • Overlooking the Eastern Cape from the viewpoint close to the top of Naude's Nek

    Overlooking the Eastern Cape from the viewpoint close to the top of Naude's Nek

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