Day 16 comes to an end

They did 190 kilometers today. It is almost unbelievable but of course they have been getting fitter as they go. I was talking to my sister (Abe's mom) and she said that she asked him whether they still have some of the muscle something or other left that she sent to Grahamstown for them (apparently after exerting yourself like this you rub this in and it prevents the muscles from getting all sore and stiff) - anyway his answer was - " nooit mamma daai goed is lankal op!"
Abe is a guy, so we are so impressed with Karin staying right there with him - Abe put our minds at rest - "née wat, daai Lang dun bene is pure sening en spiere".
The spot they we're going to stay at at about 160 kilometers did not turn out to be a good place to camp so they pushed on another 30.
I guess it was quite late in the afternoon when they packed it in at 190 kilometers. They found a small settlement of local people and they started setting up their tent close to the roadside. A passing land cruiser from a nearby lodge stopped and persuaded them to visit the lodge and spend a night in a luxury tent. They were fed delicious curry and watermelon and I think by now must be fast asleep. The heat would have done me in for sure.
There is a possibility that they will cross the Namibia border tomorrow. They planned on 25 days but it has gone incredibly well and their weary bums and bones have held out.
I have to share this with you - Abe is disappointed that he hasn't lost some weight!