Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Blogs


I Loves Me Thunder Thighs

I Loves Me Thunder Thighs

I have humongous thighs, “thunder thighs” they call them. Its one part genetics, one part cycling, one …okay… two parts my deep affection for anything ...
Maria and Spiros at ocean

Cairo to Cape Town – Done

On May 10th, 2008, at approximately 2:00 pm, we, along with our ...
Bad Hair 1

I’ve Been Cheated

At the end of the tour, there is a formal awards ceremony for the racers. Tonight, the night before we cross the finish line, they ...
Wine Tasting

Problem or Pleasant Surprise?

Early this morning, as Maria and I were cycling along heading toward the coast, the police stopped us. I assumed they were just interested in ...
Best Day Ever

Best Day Ever

Today, Henry Gold (owner of TDA) showed me and Spiros this urgent email that was sent to their office: “Hi, My name is Marissa. I am ...