Warthog and Roxy ride the Raptor Hole - 20 October

On Saturday the 20^th October 2007 @ 07h00, Roxy and I (Warthog) met at Louis' house to go on an outride to visit some of the wonders of Zululand logged on Louis' GPS.

First stop was at “Black Sludge” dam near the beach. The sludge is dry on some places and we're not sure how deep it goes. Would not suggest you try and walk on the mud as you will sink.

Victory!

We have been looking for this so-called “dome” or “raptor hole” for some time and, just as luck would have it, we stumbled into it. The sides of the dome are maybe 15-20m high and great to test your skill and nerves. Let’s just say that this little hole made me scared and hence you see Roxy showing off her victory and not me (I like the mud holes). Louis was also braver than I was, and thoroughly enjoyed ripping up the whole zone.


Next we were off to the charcoal factory , yes our very own in Richards Bay, not sure what the production is like or who they supply but at least it keeps some of the locals employed and housed.


Then we were off to the site which got Roxy going and I may just try to assist in her wishes, we found this old Lutheran church which still is in operation and has regular services. Roxy’s wish is that the church gets painted and maybe a new door- so if we are welcoming any and all ideas ; please post them, as I think it would be great to give this church a “face lift”.
(Please don’t ride near the church on Sundays as they have services)

We found a spot that is perfect for the family to picnic etc.. Lovely views of the beach etc…

Yes, it's true : we went overboard and left more than our foot prints on the sand.

Yes, you are correct: we have found the memorial stone from the plane that crashed into the sea many moons ago, if anybody has more info please post it. (try using the comments feature)

Not sure if you can read this ???

Oops! End of the road!

It looks like we missed the turn to the beach and ended up on a dune to the mining area ...!

We turned ourselves around and got outta Dodge!

Next, we met some other quad riders who showed us a new route to Long Beach, the same spot I visited last about 10 years ago.

After a quick juice-break, we were off to the next spot which is called “Pump House” - I'm not sure why it has this name, as it is in the sticks.

Another quick break under the ESKOM pylons, after which we made our way back to our favorite spot behind the Richards Bay airport.

HOME SWEET HOME

Watch this space for more on the “MUD HOLE”

contributed by Warthog