It’s always sunny in Namibia

Howdy.  Alright, that’s a lie.  It’s not always sunny in Namibia, judging by the past few days its virtually never sunny in Namibia.  However today was sunny and wonderful.  I don’t know why it is, but some days are just great.  We’re still riding over dirt, it’s still cold in the mornings and threatening rain, but I had an awesome day today.  While we were riding a herd (gaggle, pack, murder?) of springbok were racing across the road.  I definitely see why they got their name, those things can jump!  I tried to get some photos but they were too fast for me.  Then we got to lunch and finally did the naked mile.  G and I have been talking about it all week, yesterday was too cold and rainy, and the day before didn’t work for some other reason.  So Adam, G, and I rode off after lunch almost completely naked (I had on arm warmers, shoes and socks, and my fucking stupid helmet).  G had to turn around and go back to lunch because he still had duties there, but Adam and I soldiered on.  Eventually Jason caught up to us, also butt naked and the three of us rode together.  We were stopped for a pee break (peeing while naked in the middle of Africa is awesome) when we saw a group of ostriches running along.  I’m positive that this is the first time I’ve ever seen an ostrich whilst naked.  Jason and Adam eventually put their clothes back on, but I was really enjoying myself and didn’t want to.  I was thinking about going into camp naked, but I really didn’t know if camp was inside a town or not.  I ended up putting on my clothes before I got in, just to be on the safe side.  After we left lunch a few groups of people also rode off naked.  Big props to American Dan, Jacob, Simon, Hilde, Jenn and Steph.  If the opportunity to ride naked through Namibia ever presents itself, I highly suggest you jump at it.

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dave

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