Well, I’m sure you all are waiting on the edge of your “riempiesstoeltjies” to hear about BK’s trip from the tropical north Queensland back to civilisation and the short holiday in the Gold Coast. Let me just say that once again the little guy (in the case of BK not so little) had to suffer at the hands of the big companies – as usual. The cause of BK’s lament being the loss of the $1000 deposit due to a truck throwing up a metal sign and hitting the bumper of the campervan.

Now, BK understands that insurance excess is there for a reason, but you know, you don’t spend a whole lot of money shoeing a horse that’s going to collapse and die anyway, if you know what I mean. The campervan was dirty and in an ill state of repair to begin with, and had there been a choice, BK would rather not have taken it. But it was a last minute arrangement and promises were made. BK, being a man of his word, took pity on the poor guy and said that he would take the van to Brisbane for him. Had I only known…

Now the money is gone, the campervan guy won’t discuss the matter, insisting that the repair cost more than a $1000, but won’t come up with a proof of the repair (which he probably did in his backyard with a hammer). So here’s a word of warning to all of you: always deal with a reputable company, and not with a one-man band that will take you for everything you have every time. A lesson was learnt, even though it was an expensive one – don’t ever deal with Budget Campervan Hire again, especially not if a guy named Mark approaches you.

I hope BK’s lesson that he paid so much for at least stops somebody from making the same mistake, in that way it would be worth it.

I will tell you about the ups and downs, if you’ll excuse the pun, of the trip very soon. In the meantime, Bosveldgroete!