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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lesotho
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Celebrating Martial Law in Lesotho
So this morning the Prime Minister of Lesotho declared martial law and the military has taken over the streets of the capital city. To celebrate, I went for a ride in the uninhabited grazing lands east of where we live. (Actually, I planned to go riding now matter what the politicians do, but it's a good excuse.)
The ride was mostly on single tracks or making my own tracks across grazing land for the first half. I had a little trouble getting across the first donga (canyon caused by erosion during the rainy season) because there was enough water running to turn the sand into quick sand. I buried my front wheel to the axle the one place tried to cross. Fortunately I went real slow down over the edge to see if the sand was "quick" or not, otherwise I would have buried the whole bike. (Been there and done that several times with an old DT175. It's a LOT lighter to lift out!) I finally got across further upstream and went over to the next drainage. There I found this pretty little canyon. That's what the pictures are of. (Sorry, I can't seem to get them rotated right. They're fine on my computer, but no matter how I change them, they want to lie on their sides!) I found a porcupine quill and some tracks: And my bike waited patiently at the top for me while I climbed down to check the canyon out. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! |
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: NW-Fl
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that is gorgeous country you have to ride in.
best of luck and stay safe. |
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elburn, IL
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I’ve never been to Lesotho but I’ve seen a lot of South Africa. That is a pretty area. I thought scaring up a Durban license plate in a ditch was a cool find but it pales compared to that porcupine quill.
Keep the pics coming.
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Silver City New Mexico
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Love the pics, Lesotho is an undiscovered country. Your pics are great.
Been stuck in the Donga's a few times my self (Yamaha TT600) they look all innocent until you try to cross. I believe the word they use for a 'donga' in the US is an 'arroyo' Paul |
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Elburn, IL
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I think wash and wadi are also used in the US but arroyo is most common.
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Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts |
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Holiday, Florida
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Great Pictures!
I love seeing pictures from around the world. Add a motorcycle to the pictures and it’s awesome! Keep the pictures coming and be safe out there!
Enjoy the Ride!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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How far out in the wilderness is the riding in Lesotho? I mean, is it so far out you could you set up a business promoting moto-tourism?
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lesotho
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We live 20 minutes from the capital city, and there's lots to see here. If you are willing to drive a little further/more remote, the mountains are incredible! I like your idea! Last edited by lilgman; 04-21-2020 at 07:08 AM. Reason: proofreading |
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lesotho
Posts: 105
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Well, the martial law in Lesotho didn't really take off. From what I hear the soldiers were back in their barracks in less than twenty-four hours. Currently prime minister seems to not have much power any more. He's announced that he will retire in July or maybe sooner. The lock down has also ended here pretty much, so today I ventured a little further from home--actually towards the capital city. Beautiful Fall day here, and I wore myself out on some terrain that is tougher than I'm used to!
I couldn't make it any further because of a rock ledge hiding in the grass. With 300 km on the engine it's definitely loosened up a LOT and the power/torque is feeling better. |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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That looks almost like terrain you would see in northern Arizona state or in the state of New Mexico here in the US! Beautiful!!
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