Vanrhynspas

Just after the Bagdad cafe and it was time to climb up onto the plateau that is the Karoo. This is done by climbing up Vanrhynspass. I’m not 100% sure if it’s one word or two (or even three).

The pass itself is quite impressive and goes up very steeply and very quickly. Do not be stuck behind a bus or truck while attempting this pass because the name is misleading and there is nowhere to pass. I stopped a few times on the way up and the ire looking down were impressive as well as desolate. About two thirds of the way up there was a truck that on its way down (mountain side not a drop to nowhere) had obviously got quite tired because it was lying on its side having a nap. It wasn’t evident to me why it had fallen over but it was a reminder to not do anything silly while driving home.Read more