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The toughest part of the day was when I left Sedgefield (see picture below) and
cycled into Kaaimanrivier. I needed to take several breaks and used the opportunities to
photograph the impressive scenery.
I stopped in Wilderness for a break when Herman, June and their son pulled up be-
side me on their way home from George to say hello. This time they offered me yoghurt,
apples and some more coffee.
Soon after we parted, I arrived in George. I quickly called Philip Hoole (the gen-
tleman who contacted me because of my Radio Algoa interview) and gave me directions
to his architectural office. I found it quickly and met Philip in person for the first time. He
told me that he had arranged several presentations at local schools starting with Convent
PrimarySchool.Withpermission,IcalledbothToniinPortElizabethandManieinBloem-
fontein from his office to say that I arrived safely. Manie wanted me to call his radio show
thenextmorning(Saturday)at7:30a.m.SoIgavehimPhilip'shometelephonenumberso
as not to incur the long-distance phone charges to my host family. Philip then escorted me
to his home and I unpacked my bike and settled in the guestroom. That evening, we went
to a Round Table party who were raising money for the homeless.
Thenextmorning,Maniecalledmeandjustbeforewewentliveonair,heaskedme
to quickly mention the international friendly rugby match between the Orange Free State
and France and to wish the Orange Free State good luck. After a commercial break, Manie
gave me a quick introduction. As promised, before I talked about my trip from Bloemfon-
tein to George, I mentioned the rugby match. I started in a normal, almost casual voice and
wished “all the best to the Orange Free State in their match against France…” Then, in a
loud and deeper sports announcer's voice, I ended, “…and I hope the Orange Free State
shows them how to play the game!”
NextthingIhearisManieslappinghistableandsayingsomethinginAfrikaanslike
'YES! Good on you, David.” The interview went really well and so did the rugby match.
The final score was a 22-22 draw which was really impressive. You need to keep in mind
that during the sanctions against South Africa, sports teams were not permitted in inter-
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