23/03/18

I awoke this morning with high hopes that this saga would be over. It has proved to be quite a drama, not only staying in a strange flat but also the long drawn out wait for this small part to get Betsy going.

I went to the garage with the part due to be there but was told that it would now be in the afternoon. This really is getting quite annoying. I also decided to leave the flat and book into a hotel, hopefully for one night, as even if I get the truck it will be too late to leave today. I just wanted some personal space which I don’t get at Phil’s although he has been very accommodating.

It is also getting frustrating as Charlie is arriving on the 26^th and if I don’t leave soon I am not sure I will not be able to meet her on arrival. I still have over 1000 miles to drive. Well, hopefully good news later.

The hotel I am staying is a modest place situated in Hyde Park, close to Sandton and Illovo but not as nice. To be fair it is also about a third of the price.

It is strange when you are on your own as time seems to go so slowly and to be fair this is not a city really geared up for a single tourist.

OK news update. Betsy has been sold and I’ll be flying to Cape Town. Not the ending I wanted but time is of the essence.

Just to say she has been a real trooper and with a better owner/driver would probably have made it all the way.

I really look forward to catching up with everyone when I’m back in blighty.

Take care

Ian