We’re on our way out of here. We’ve still got another 27 days on the road. We’ve got to head up the Tradouw pass which connects Swellendam with the R62, Barrydale, Ladysmith and Calitzdorp where we’re going to have a little bit of R & R time after last night. So come along for the ride..."

We leave the Breede River via Swellendam, where we pick some fresh herbs, stop off at an awesome spot at the top of Troudoux Pass where we lunch on Tomato Bruschettas with Ostrich Carpaccio.

“We’re travelling in the beast, a bus that turns a six hour journey into a twelve hour journey, we’ve been on the road for hours. Friends are getting hungry and we’ve got to find a spot somewhere here to make some lunch. By the way lunch means, they help me make lunch. And this spot looks grand.”

And then cruise the open road through the Karoo. We arrive at an old farmhouse where Justin and friends cook up a storm. On the Menu: Butternut and Sweet Potato Risotto, Thai Risotto.

“I had an epiphany today, that… when you doing a road trip, you can actually do whatever you would like to do. It doesn’t matter where you stop, where you stay, how you stay, where you sleep, you can actually do anything and the same thing applies to me. When we’re in the middle of the Karoo we can cook whatever we would like.”

And that evening, we head on to the Calitzdorp Spa.

“So this was the little bit of the surprise R & R I had for everyone at the Calitzdorp Spa. In water that’s close to 40 degrees. It’s one of those beautiful Karoo nights. The stars are just to die for and just to let you know, this is the end of Episode 2 and were on our way down to Buffalo Bay tomorrow, for a little bit of intrepid backpacking at the Wildthing, the Wildside. I can never remember... Cheers... Ja, thanks man.”

Accommodation: The resort offers 42 self-catering, fully furnished chalets from 4- to 6-bed. There are also 24 electrified and shaded caravan stands. Chalets - self-catering, each with own bathroom and undercover parking. Caravan stands are grassed, have electricity and are well shaded.

Directions: From Oudtshoorn head west on the R62. 10 km outside Oudtshoorn take a left turn on the Warmbad road which is cement. 29 km further take another left turn onto a tarred road. 6km further you will find the resort.

Attractions in the area: Tennis, hiking, cold and warm water pools, mountain biking trails, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing and fishing 22 km from Port Capital of the World. The Calitzdorp Wine Cellar produces a range of wines and Ports. 45 km from nearest Ostrich Show farm. Close to a few spectacular scenic routes. Oudtshoorn is a tourist mecca with a wealth of different attractions to offer ie Cango Caves, wine cellar, museums, Wildlife ranch etc. Calitzdorp has many historical buildings/homes.