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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    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