Sometimes things seem to just go your way. A magical state of flow. This was one of those days. Unforgettable for all the right reasons.
We'd set off from the quaint town of Lady Grey mid-morning trying to get onto a trail which we'd later learn was the SkyRun route - perhaps a little ambitious. This meant a number of detours we hadn't planned for.
We rolled through New England mid-afternoon and passed a number of super old vehicles heading in the opposite direction. On arrival at the Wartrail Country Club we encountered a group of roughly 20 of them stationed for lunch - they were repairing the cracked oil sump of an old Datsun that had cased-out against a large rock.
We got chatting to the guys and learned that they were attempting the Nuts & Bolts Rally. The rules of the rally are essentially to drive your cheap-as-possible pre-1990 characterful "jallopy" from Clarens in the Free State to Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Breakdowns are encouraged as "you’re more likely to interact with the other participants and locals." Vehicles must have a braai grid as "the urge to braai could happen at anytime and any place." No 4x4s are permitted. See https://nutsandboltsrally.co.za/ for more info.
The friendly @nutsandboltsrally crew very kindly fed us and sent us on our way with a full tank of petrol. A BIG thank you for your incredible generosity and hospitality!
If you're keen to explore the area, chat to Chris Isted from the Wartrail Country Club for local knowledge on routes, conditions, fuel and accommodation. Email info@snowvalley.co.za or contact 045 0500 200.
As mentioned, see @TrygveRoberts' Mountain Passes South Africa YT channel for an in-depth report of this and other passes. I've found tremendous value in their videos - they've been a great resource for route ideas and planning.
Lekker rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌑 Difficulty
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌑 Flow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fun
⭐️⭐️⭐️🌑🌑 Remoteness
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