After pleasure Pretoria and cool Kempton, I headed to my 86th country on 10th of August. I planned to use N12 highway, being the shortest way but fortunately I had to divert to the longer route. Cycling was not allowed at the highway. I called it a fortunate turn because I got to travel through Highway 25 and passed through the famous Nan Hua temple. I was very happy to get into a temple after a long period of time. This is the first temple visit I made since I entered Africa.

At noon, the city Bronkhorstpruit was near and I was hungry; my hunger left me as soon as I saw the temple. Also I felt it was good to pray to god with empty stomach (as per our belief). It was a divine pleasure I felt after entering the temple. I bowed to god and suddenly remembered about the khada which I have got from Mr. Ramesh Dahal from Uganda. I rushed to my bicycle where I had the khada in order to offer the Holy Spirit. On returning I was amazed to see the priest from Madagascar ready to give me some chocolates and Biscuit. After worshipping, I had some pleasant conversation with the priest and people from temple. They offered me to stay there for a day and I did not want to miss a stay at such a calm and peaceful place. Every moment at the spiritual place was wonderful; among them I felt the fooding schedule very unique and nice. During the breakfast, lunch or dinner, they used to ring the bell and everyone gathered at dining hall. No one spoke while eating; it was like being in a different world for me. I am grateful for everyone in the temple and would like to thank for the food packed for me on the journey.

I spent the next day at Middleburg and the following day, I was heading to Neilspruit. I pedaled the road sometimes uphill and sometime downhill to Witbank where I had to find a place to stay. In search of a cheap hotel or a backpacker, I spent about an hour. It was already dusk and on the search, I saw a picture of camping site and moved towards it. As I was in front of the place, the gate opened wide and a cheerful voice welcomed me. I entered and still puzzled, asked the cost because I had to find a reasonable place. It was a pleasant surprise to hear the man say – it was absolutely free for me. He led me to a camp where I could spend that night. I was exhausted. I thanked the courteous individual and with no more conversation, I entered the tent to take rest. I had a packet of noodle and with which, I had planned to satisfy my hunger. Planning my dinner, I headed to the bathroom to be fresh. I returned back to the tent after about twenty minutes. I then was astonished to have smell of food in my tent. In the dark, I checked the food and it was rice with fried curry and cauli. At that time I could not thank him personally but I portrayed him as a very good Santa Clause. Thanking him from my delighted heart I enjoyed the superb Nepali dish.

After repairing my pumptured bicycle thrice, I reached Nelspruit 13th of August. I had a homely stay with Mr. Bijay Aryal. I was in Nelspruit at Mr. Aryal place for two more days. I had to stay there so that I could get some stuff. On the evening of 15th, I was happy to get an invitation from Dr. Ram Prasad Koirala for dinner. It was a pleasant time I spent to Mr Koirala and his family. I am grateful for the financial assistance provided by Mr. Koirala and his family before I left to my next country Mozambique.

I passed through Komatiport before Lembobo. As I entered the border of Mozambique from Lebombo, I rushed to the capital city which was just 87 Km from there. On my way I met Jacobus Cillers When I was on the road, he stopped his car and called me. We had some wonderful time together. I will surely update very soon.

Peace and Harmony
Furtemba Sherpa