Sometimes, you’re forced to get out of the car in big-five territory, for a little extra (unplanned) adventure, like I had to here in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 😀
“Extra, Extra” is the theme for this week’s WordPress photo challenge
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Disappearing into South Africa's wild places… Again!
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The price you pay for adventure 😉
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One we are more than willing to pay Meg 😉
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I liked the post because I can share your misery! I hope it was an easy “fix.”
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Thanks Patti! Yes well, we’re kind of used to it by now 😉
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Hard to hit “like” – but it’s for the photo, not your troubles 😉
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You’re so kind Stacy, thank you!
Don’t worry, as long as we’re out in the bush little hiccups like this can’t get our spirits down 😉
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Oh, oh, I remember having to do this when living in your country – one changing the tyre, the other one on the oulook. I didn’t have the guts to do crap the camera…. Thanks for reminding me!
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Welcome here at de Wets Wild! Nice to hear from another person who share our experience!
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AAArggh ! – I’ll bet the blokes who have to do that are dropping things right, left and centre ! :-\
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I’ve become so slick at tyre changes M-R, I should consider joining a Formula1 pit crew. hahaha!
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[grin]
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Ag shame!
Is one allowed to get out to fix something like that, or is one supposed to wait and pray?
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Under normal circumstances you’re only allowed to get out of the vehicle at “designated” spots, though in the case of small breakdowns that can easily and quickly be fixed by yourself, like a puncture, the authorities will understand that it was the best available option.
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It’s too bad the “Extra” Tire is always as small as the one on your Wheel Barrow! but as long as it gets you to the next safe destination! 🙂
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These little “biscuit” spare tyres on modern vehicles is a major shortcoming, compared to the older models, in my opinion. But I suppose it discourages less responsible people from driving around without a spare for too long.
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Rather you than me! Hope you had a good look out
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We try to take it all in our stride Rob, but yes, we first have a good look around before getting down to the dirty business. Welcome here at de Wets Wild!
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That is a extra… extra Work 😀
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Small price to pay to be able to explore these beautiful places Sebastian
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P.S. That you can call? 😛
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Most of our vehicle insurance in SA come with road-side assist options Seeker, and we also have the Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA) that could come to your assistance if you really need it. But no self-respecting South African man is going to phone someone else to come and help change a tyre, even out in the bush with lions prowling around. Terribly proud and stubborn of us, I know 😉
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I hope you did not purchase the insurance and I am glad you are self sufficient. Otherwise, the premium will be a waste of money. 😛
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We do have the insurance for in case something really major happens and leaves us stranded somewhere in a deserted wilderness – we just hope and pray that when that happens, we’ll have cellphone signal (highly unlikely in a deserted wilderness…)
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Do they have BCAA like a travelling car mechanics?
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Yeah one of these extra and unexpected happings we all never wish and which later on be more funny than when it happens – but very well captured… 🙂
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Thanks Drake! Absolutely true, experiences like these add a little extra spice and variety to our trips into South Africa’s wild places. Everytime we pass that spot now, we think back to that tyre-change (and keep an extra sharp look-out for that sharp-edged rock!)
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Not a good place to change tire…
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To tell you the honest truth, I would have been more nervous if I had to change that tyre on a city street Amy!
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OK, I don’t what “big five” is. Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my? Am I on the right track? Great photo, BTW.
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Thanks Barbara! The Big-5 is the African animals the old colonial hunters considered the most dangerous: lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino and buffalo.
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Ahhhh. I learn something new everyday.Thanks!
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My absolute pleasure Barbara!
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That kind of extra is seldom needed 🙂
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We’ve become quite adept at changing flat tires over the years Sonia, it happens quite often while we’re travelling in the bush 😉
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Didn’t the rhinos come to help you? I am sure they would love to turn your car over if you let them.
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As long as they stuck around to turn it right-side-up again when I finished Ineke 😛
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Ha ha I don’t think so. They’ll enjoy moving it around
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been there done that… probably one of my fastest wheel changes ever done…
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Sharp rocks and thorns; par for the course on our game reserve roads, hey Bulldog?
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You can say that again… who wants to stick to the tar roads anyway??
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Obviously not us!
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Since you’ve posted this it would appear you came out of it without a problem, beyond the tire that is.
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Without a scratch Allen. Just think what a nice picture it would have made if we were “photobombed” by a lioness…
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Well you could have had a selfie with lioness. Tim
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Apologies Tim! And yes, that would have been a real keeper, wouldn’t it? Especially for my widow 😀
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That kind of extra adventure is not what one hopes for. Great idea for the theme.
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Thanks Sue, and welcome here at de Wets Wild!
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Hm i dont suppose any of the big fives know how to change a tyre! 🙂
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I’ll rather do it myself Raja 😉
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Oh, dear. I don’t know whether to like this or say I’m so sorry! 🙂
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Only a minor inconvenience Lois 😉
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