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About kenmyhre

I am a retired educator, computer professional. Now I like to travel the world by bicycle, on foot and periodically on skis

Addo Elephant Park

Posted on November 13, 2013 by kenmyhre

Nov 3, 4 Addo Elephant Park We stopped on the way out of JeffreyBay for some birding and then meandered slowly north and east, by-passing Port Elizabeth.  Addo was not far and so we could take it easy and still … Continue reading →

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The Garden Coast

Posted on November 2, 2013 by kenmyhre

Oct 27 Langebaan We had a leisurely breakfast at the old Mill guesthouse in Springbok and then headed down the road.  It was quite a change for us after weeks of desert.  Not exactly the Garden Coast yet, but still … Continue reading →

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Through Namibia

Posted on October 26, 2013 by kenmyhre

Oct 21 Swakopmund Our visit to the NWR didn’t yield much.  No camping reservation for Sossusvlei and a questionable park permit.  We did enjoy our quiet visit to Swakopmund and the very nice guesthouse we are in, so that was … Continue reading →

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Etosha

Posted on October 20, 2013 by kenmyhre

Oct 14 Waterberg Plateau Monday, after the weekend in Windhoek, Rich dropped me off in front of the Namibian Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Office in the hope of getting camping reservations for Etosha Pan.  He carried on to a supermarket in … Continue reading →

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The Kalahari

Posted on October 13, 2013 by kenmyhre

Oct 5 Tsodilio Hills We left Kasane about 7:30, through a neck of ChobePark and into Nambia.  The border crossing was very easy, with no vehicle or visa charges.  The drive west through the Caprivi Strip was uneventful.  Namibian villages … Continue reading →

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Moremi/Chobe Parks

Posted on October 4, 2013 by kenmyhre

Sept 28, 29 Xakanzxa, in Moremi GR We left Maun early and ran out of pavement after 30 km.  After another 20 km of loose sand created by construction we entered Moremi GR through the South Gate.  This is the … Continue reading →

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Into (Southern) Africa

Posted on September 27, 2013 by kenmyhre

Sept 20, 2013 –Johannesburg, SA We arrived, after about 20 hours in the air and 10 hours in airports at 7:00 am.  Our requested pickup was connected and took us and NW of the city to Buffalo Campers, where we … Continue reading →

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Trip followup

Posted on May 20, 2013 by kenmyhre

May 18,Foothills Hospital, Calgary Each trip has its own ending. Hopefully not many will end quite like my Pacific Coast bike trip. My last post was from Shelby, arriving by Amtrak from Pasco Washington. The weather was dreadful (cold, north … Continue reading →

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Wind and Amtrack

Posted on April 30, 2013 by kenmyhre

Apr 30, Shelby, Mt A lot of kms in the four days since I left Portland. I got away from Portland quite well. It was Saturday and early there was not much traffic. My guess on which road to take … Continue reading →

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Portland

Posted on April 27, 2013 by kenmyhre

Apr 26, Portland I have just spent a tourist day in Portland. Nice city. I decided, a few days ago, while in Coos Bay, that I had had enough of the coast winds. My internet perusing indicated the weather in … Continue reading →

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