Matjiesfontein

Reached Matjiesfontein today - bit of a shithole but loads of history.,... 1184 km into the ergo trip from Sandton to Cape Town. 

Matjeisfontein was an important stop on the railway between Cape Town and Kimberley, and subsequently through De Aar to Johannesburg.

Matjiesfontein was also a recuperation town for the British soldiers wounded during the relief of Kimberley (after the Battle of Magersfontein) and Mafeking in early 1900. After the Boer war ended in 1902, Matjiesfontein became a trendy spot for Asthma suffers - and any other chest ailments. Cant imagine anyone with TB or the likes would want to live the rest of their lives in this spot.

So about another 240km to go. At 14km a session, should be another 17-20 sessions so we should be there be there before the end of June...

Then we have to make another decision on where to go or what to do..

Matjiesfontein Hotel

I found this splendid place for you to stay in while you are here, Simon.
Sue.