April 16, 2025
No riding today for any of the group. The road from where we stayed last night to Windhoek is just too dangerous. Our bikes were loaded onto the various TdA vehicles and the human cargo was bundled into a very cramped mini bus for the two hour or so ride into the city. In the event of an accident we were tightly enough backed that seatbelts were not required to hold us in our seats in the event of an accident.
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia as well as its largest city. We are staying just outside of the metro area at a very nice place called Arebusch Lodge. TdA, the tour organizer, pays for camping sites for the cyclist but many of us have taken the option of paying for an actual room at our own expense. Count me among that group. With a tent to dry out and repack, a bike to box up for the flight and gear to reapportion in checked and carry-on bags, I wanted a roof and the creature comforts that come with it.
Shortly after 3 pm I had my bike boxed, my room was ready and I was ready for a beer and some relaxation. Tomorrow I just need to find an ATM for some cash to pay the taxi driver for my trip to the airport on Saturday and to see Colleen, the tour leader, with some money to be given as tips to the crew that got me from Livingston to here.
