Driving through the Karoo should be an adventure, not a rush. It has so many interesting nooks and crannies to explore, but to get there one has to travel many interesting roads and paths. Travelling is as much about the journey as it is about the destination.
Travelling through the Karoo one firstly encounters tar roads. On these we depart the big towns and cities, but from them, somewhere along the way, you have to turn off onto …
… a dirt road. It is along these dirt roads that a lot of the interesting sights and sounds reveal themselves, and even then you may still need to turn off them…
to open a gate and proceed along a two wheel track that will lead you to even more interesting destination. I think that is deep enough for today. I drive a Chev Aveo, so not far beyond that gate I will have to turn around or I may never see that tar road again.
I really like the second picture….love the shapes and textures.
You captured what I tried to do through the windscreen of the moving car when we travelled through the Karoo three weeks ago. You were obviously in control of the car and stopped when needed. My hubby would not have stopped for my photo opportunities!! I put my attempts in Facebook -(some are not too bad!) I love the Karoo and all it’s beauty. We stopped over on a previous trip at an olive farm – very very nice! Should do a blog about it !?!
Hello Firefly.I always like to follow your blog, it´s a photographic journey that opens new horizons, thank´s for sharing this moments.Have a nice day, see you soon. José Filipe 7-1-2009
Both shots are outstanding, I especially love the feel of the first one. Caught my eye immediately.Cheers and Happy New Year!Regina In Pictures
Its a beautiful place to photography…such a different beauty for sure…thanks for sharing your drive with me.
You are so right when you say the Platteland has it’s own beauty – it really does! It’s colourful and rustic and just the best. I love your second photograph – wonder where it leads too … … …
The Karoo definitly holds a special place in my heart!
Omigosh, that looks wonderful. I love driving along roads like that. I much prefer wide open spaces, and wondering what is just beyond the horizon. That sky must look spectacular at night.I really enjoy your journeys through South Africa!
oooh that bottom photo makes me want to climb in my car RIGHT NOW and hit the road!
You have just managaed to make me and hubby here in London sooooo homesick! 🙂
Life really is about the journey. I love backroading, and the Little Karoo had many opportunities I didn't have time for, or the right car. I love my pickup truck. Don't get stuck.
I know the feeling. I drive a Honda Fit, and it only goes so far off a dirt road. I agree with you, that some of the best destinations are off the paved road and away from the rush & bustle of the cities.
Hubby is getting the new 'baby' Audi 4×4 so we will be able to try those that pass through the gates and beyond !!!
You are right Jonker, these little side roads are the most interesting of all and one does not always know where they will lead which makes them more of an adventure.I was going to comment earlier but the internet was so busy, it was struggling to open you page. I guess all the people are browsing around instead of working today. 🙂
I love that bottom photo. It's fantastic….and really moves me.