Stage 01
First stop Namibia-Keetmanshoop!
Our first stop after leaving the start line in Cape Town(Only) 1000km down the road was at Quiver Tree Forest Rest Camp in Keetmanshoop! We arrived in the dark and were very happy to have a bed to rest our tired heads on in the very cool igloo type room we stayed in. We went … Continue reading
Generosity from Germany!!!
Thank you Clause and Michael from Germany for their generous donation to Put Foot! We met them at Ndhovo River Lodge in Namibia while sitting on the deck looking out onto the beautiful Okavongo River! One of the greatest things about this rally has been meeting cool people along the way, from all over the … Continue reading
Check Point 1 – Done!
A tired Kev and team pulled into Toshari Lodge at about 3 on the 21st. 1900 long, dusty km’s down, 7100 to go. We all pitched our tents on a thin strip of grass next to a walk way. 60 crews, not much space. The sundowners started early, apparently the drive was thirsty work for … Continue reading
Camping in a car
Not just for the sake of alliteration! Pete and Amanda’s mattress got a puncture in the night and brought to an abrupt end the string of four nights of camping in a tent. Camping has been fun and rekindled all the childhood memories but when you are on the move and constantly setting up and … Continue reading
Danger Donations
As you have probably noticed…we have been a little quiet on posting and updating you on our progress in the Put Foot Rally. This is due to a number of factors including limited internet connectivity and endless hours on the road but mostly due to the dangerous nature of what we are doing. We are … Continue reading
Bush Baby Lodge
We stayed at Bush Baby Lodge last night…well camped. It was necessary to qualify the camping bit as it was freeezing and far from having the comfort that the word “lodge” conjures up. Another indication of our commitment to this cause – it is hardcore out here…no not really…we are just soft. It was nonetheless … Continue reading
Etosha
We woke up a little early…and tender this morning. Although there were drinks consumed, said tenderness was more from lack of sleep induced by bodies unconditioned to camping and loud unruly behavior. We left the first checkpoint party and campover by 6 am and were in Etosha National park early enough to catch some really … Continue reading