Our day kicked off bright and early at Bothasig, where the fleet gathered at 9 AM. The energy was high, and it was great to see a mix of new and old faces ready for a mystery adventure. I was so busy admiring the newest member of our family—the Gecko Baja Bug—that I completely forgot to snap photos at the start. My bad, ouens! After a quick briefing on the route and a reminder to keep an eye on the driver behind you, we revved up and headed out at 9:30 AM sharp.
The Scenic Route: Coffee, Castles, and Route 44
The first leg of our journey took us to the Purple Windmill. The weather was perfect for a cruise, and the sight of a long convoy is the ultimate advertisement for the VW air-cooled lifestyle. We took a quick breather for coffee and a toilet break, soaking in the atmosphere before hitting the road again.
Next up was the Route 44 Market, a place buzzing with charm and tasty treats. We had a bit of a laugh when Oom Pierre got a little too curious about some “edible samples,” but thankfully Merinda stepped in to save him from a very long afternoon! It’s these small, hilarious moments that make our club runs so much more than just a drive.
Motorcycles and Missing Phones: The Helderberg Stop
Our final destination was the Helderberg Motorcycle Museum. We were treated to a guided tour through the history of two-wheeled machines, including a mind-blowing bike from 1912 with an engine mounted on the back wheel! It was a masterclass in vintage engineering, which every fan of the VW air-cooled lifestyle can appreciate.
We did have a moment of panic when Jade realized her phone had gone missing at a previous stop. Luckily, the team at the Purple Windmill found it and contacted Nathan. Tony proved once again that he’s a legend by driving all the way back to retrieve it. We wrapped up the day with a fantastic lunch at the Gourmet Mechanics Restaurant, celebrating another successful run.
Congratulations to Our Newest Full Member
A huge welcome to Wiehann Geldenhuis, who completed his second club event and is now officially a full member of the Wild Buggers! We love seeing the family grow. As the sun set, we headed home, though Mickey did get a hilarious late-night call from Landria with a classic warning: “Don’t take more than half an edible… ek is gerook!”
See the Mystery Unfold and Join the Next Run!
Check out the photos from our day out and see why the Wild Buggers is the most active club in the Cape.
- View the Highlights: See the Gecko Baja and the museum classics in the Purple Windmill Photo Album.
- Don’t Miss the Next One: Ready to join the VW air-cooled lifestyle? Visit our Next Event page for all the details on our July run!
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Wiehann · June 12, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Thanks! Was great 🙂