When one sets off into the unknown, there is a certain element which makes any experience epic, and unforgettable. It could actually be many things that separates one thing from another. There’s the challenge, the tremendous and sometimes biblical awareness of life, falling down, and getting right back up, nature and all it’s wonders, but most importantly, it’s what happens when people extend themselves, to a place where they interact and become a part of something bigger. In my experience, this usually happens when we break free from our comfort zones, and definitely, when we do things, not only for ourselves, but for the benefit and upliftment of someone else.
We are in such a fortunate position, where we experience this daily. We are more often than not, on the receiving end of all this giving, and there are really no words in which to thank any of the individuals, who have taken us in, helped us out, believed in our mission, given us hope when we’ve lost it, and most of all, each and every one, who have inspired us, to be more than what we could ever dream of being.
We have come such a long way, that sometimes we tend to forget exactly why we are putting ourselves and our bodies through hell and back, but then, in an instant, in the smallest way or gesture, I know. It’s not for me, my family, my dog, my dreams or ideals, but for everyone who share the belief that it’s all good, or at least it should be.
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you so very much to our sponsors, without whom we would’ve been miles away from our goals. There is and have been many. It would literally take forever to name and single out every one of you, but I will. Since we’ve only started blogging recently, I will in due course, make sure that I leave nobody out.
Firstly, thank you to Waterglen Guest Lodge, ma & pa, vir beter kan ek sekerlik nooit ooit vra nie. Al maak ek julle grys en le julle nagte wakker en worry oor waar ek is, dankie dat julle my ondersteun in dit wat ek glo goed is.
Reallandscape, Renzo, thanx for your support and First Ascend clothing for Drakensberg hike
Hi-tec, Chris, for providing us with all terrain footwear
Karrimor, Eugene, for our day packs and backpacks
Cadac, Cindy & Justine, for our fab iso dome tents and sleeping bags
Royal Canine, Michelle, excellent nutrition for Dante & Katryn
Continental, Ray, for keeping our bicycles on the road
Spar, individual stores, for supplying us with food and always supporting us (Spar good for you)
First Ascend, Carmen, for our clothing and rainwear
I especially want to thank every individual whom I have singled out, for the time and effort that they have invested in us. You guys are without parallel, awesome!
