Fri 13 July – 6277 steps; 13 flights, which must have been during our 24km cycle
We set out early and cycled along this awesome pathway and board walk. It was amazing. I wish Joburg city council would build something similar along the spruit. We stopped for a delicious breakfast at a cafe along the way. I am gobsmacked by what I have seen Americans eat for breakfast. A plate of bacon, hash brown and eggs, with toast or biscuits, followed by a plate piled high with flapjacks (pancakes) and maple syrup. We continued on the path and cycled 24km in 2 hours.
That evening, we did not feel like facing the traffic into town, and crowds of 20 year olds, so I did some research and we headed further out of town to a joint called Giddy Up.
From 6pm, WC Clark also known as the Godfather of Austin blues played. He was so good, I bought a CD. We also watched an attractive young couple dance. They knew all the steps and managed to make it look so easy. It was spell binding. Both David and I fell a little in love with them. Unfortunately, we have no photos to show you what i mean. They didn’t serve any food there, so we walked across to the nearest place to eat, which happened to be a large Mexican restaurant and had a wonderful meal.
When we returned to Giddy Up, the next band was setting up. It was like a time warp. It was more like a singles bar for over 70s. There were cowboys at the bar and groups of ladies sitting at the tables. Each cowboy had their own style of the Texas two-step and circulated amongst the ladies, who somehow managed to follow their lead. David and I sat watching, neither of us had any inclination to join in the dancing. The band played good country music and a good time was had by all. Pleasant as it was, we were tired and went home early.
Highlight of the day: David has agreed to go dancing with me on a regular basis.
What I learnt: My new bicycle is one of the best purchases ever made. I so enjoyed my cycle and I can keep up with David, even up the hills.
Kim's journey 