Day 28. Franschhoek to Cape of Good Hope; 112 kms
We made it!!! 9,000 kms from Cape town to Cape Town. Tilly drove like a dream after her new legs were put in place. Every shock absorber used and we were glad that she didn’t need another one because we would have been in trouble. We came 3rd overall and we were very pleased.
The last time trial was yesterday morning before we reached a place called Franschboek, in the beautiful wine growing area of the Western Cape where the French Huguenots began growing grapes in 1688.
It brings to an end a great trip in a fascinating country. It has completely changed my ideas about Africa which has many layers, many cultures, people, history and diversity. We will never again travel through Africa in a Mustang and in a convoy of vintage and classic cars that fascinated and interested the people almost everywhere we travelled. A lot of the Africans we met were boisterous, bold, out there, full of life and they loved the cars.
It is going to be very, very boring being Mr and Mrs Schmidt in the Toyota Prius driving to the shops in Mosman.
Thanks for reading the blog and it’s over and out till next time!!
Keep Matilda Waltzing 
Well done congratulations to you both. You made me very envious. Safe trip home.
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Thanks Uncle Allen. I’m looking forward to hitting Aus!!
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Awesome job! The prius is a beast it should feel much the same.
Love
Jimmy
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That’s what I think. The Prius is a beast!!!
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Congratulations well done .
I noticed in one of the last pics the car looks like it has never seen a dirt road ???
Pity about the suspension. Did it work ok when it was working?
Looking forward to having a chat when you get back.
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There’s a very suspicious rattle in the back left that we both ignored. Gunther has all sorts of ideas for a new system. I’m sure he can’t wait to talk to you about it!!!
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I came across your blog and thoroughly enjoyed reading about your adventure, driving through my favourite continent!
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Congratulations! You made it! Have loved the stories and photos.
Of course this is a book Jill! Hx
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Thanks Helen. Now looking forward to getting home!!!
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Five ***** star trip Well done Grandpa
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Thanks Dad. It was a great trip indeed!!
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Congratulations and well done. What a great story, you will have to make a book.
Looking forward to seeing you both
Love Di πΎππ
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Yes Di. We are so looking forward to getting home. See you soon!
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Congratulations!!! what a navigator – what a driver! I am proud of you! Thanks for letting me (us) take part through your blog
Wish you a save trip home now – see you next year.
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Thanks Angel. See you next year!!
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Jill thanks for sharing your amazing adventure with us. I have loved reading your blogs and learning so much about a country I have never visited. I hope to see you pottering around in the lunchbox soon!!! xxx
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Can’t wait to drive the lunchbox! See you soon.
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