Day 2 – 92km completed by Myburgh
ROODEPOORT – When the going gets tough, the tough gets going is what rhino walker Francois Myburgh has to say about his journey thus far.
Francois Myburgh, the man who is walking across Johannesburg to raise funds for the endangered rhinos, explained that he has covered the biggest part of his journey after two days of walking – 92km later.
On 5 November Myburgh got a late start to his morning as he only left Sandton at about 7 am with the aim of reaching his sleep-over spot at Tom’s Backpackers next to the R511 close to the Hennops River.
“When I woke up I felt that my body had worked hard and there was a slight pain in my left leg and the blisters on my left foot are still a big concern, but I decided that I’m going to lock out the pain and continue with my trip.”
Myburgh said his rhino awareness journey is going well as motorists and pedestrians stopped to have a word with him about the rhino walk. “I’m wearing a bright yellow shirt with the names of my sponsors and I think the fact that I’m wearing a big hiking back pack helps to create an adventurer-type look and people are always intrigued by travellers.”
He added, “At about 2pm on day two, I took an hour’s break because it got a bit hot and I decided to rest my tired legs.” The stop impacted on his finishing time as he only reached the backpackers at about 7pm. “I’m starting to feel tired and worn out, but the people next to the road and the donations keep me going.” All of the money that he manages to raise throughout the walk will go toward rhino conservation in the Kruger National Park.
“On 6 November I’m planning to leave a bit earlier because I still have to walk 22km to Hartbeespoort where I’m planning to spend the evening with friends before I leave for the next leg of my Rhino Walk,” concluded Myburgh.
Details: Francois Myburgh 084 359 9968.
