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KOUGA WILDERNIS (18 to 21 March 2005)

What a weekend!! Those of you who did not attend, lost out big time.

The farm is situated in the Kouga Mountains near Joubertina. A record number of 12 vehicles gathered for this eventful weekend. Saturday morning saw the official opening of the club's own route “Sukkelpoort Trail”, first rated as a 3 4, but after all the vehicles completed it without any hassles, it was decided to give it a 3 rating.

On completion of the circular route, it was time to return to the campsite for refreshments and lunch and a swim in the swimming pool. Nou, dit is nie sommer enige swembad nie, daar is 'n bergstroompie wat voortdurend in die bad vloei, en dit beteken net een ding, damn koue water. You don't just enter into the pool, you do it with caution, because…….everything shrinks, but it was very refreshing though, especially because it was a very hot day.

A number of the members spent the Saturday afternoon abseiling, the mini one of 18 meters while most of the others just relaxed in the camp. Verder praat ons niks.

Sondag was dit 'n ander roete se beurt. Ons het eers die rivierroete gedoen en toe die Sukkelpoort roete in die teenoorgestelde rigting. Patrick & Ben het dit reeds Saterdagmiddag gedoen en die res van die groep wou dit ook ervaar.

The weather did not play along and we had thunder showers Sunday afternoon and some light showers on Monday, never the less, it was a fantastic weekend and everybody enjoyed it thoroughly.

We won't mention anything about the almost pickled braai ribs and the potjie that mysteriously made its way to the ground. Those who were there know what the full story.

Most of us have an appointment with the 90 meter abseil (next time).