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Day 10: Lion Hill Camp to Lake Naivasha, 25 February 2020
Photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
before carrying on with the section. They were late to
lunch, but received a standing ovation as they strode down
the lawn to the dining marquee.
Sadly Rogier and Marjan Quekel’s woes continued today.
This time it was their brakes which were the issue, rather
than the clutch. Their handbrake wouldn’t release properly
causing the fluid to boil up with the inevitable consequences.
Once they’d made the necessary adjustments, and allowed
things to cool down, they carried on through the bush, but
then got slightly lost as well. As with the crew of the Fiat
they were also late to lunch, receiving the same welcome.
The lunch itself was a truly superb effort laid out on
the immaculate lawns of the Serena Camp Resort on the
shores of Lake Elementeita. As well as a mouthwatering
buffet, there was a very respectable dessert trolley on
offer. The subsequent short run to the night halt was a
welcome relief after the tough morning. At around 60 km
an impromptu car park party was well on its way.
We’re in the Sopa Lodge on Lake Naivasha for two nights,
where tomorrow we’ll spend our second rest day of the
rally, with the option to enjoy a boat trip to see some of the
local hippo population.
Gavin and Diana Henderson, 1965 Porsche 911
David and Jo Roberts, 1968 Triumph TR250
Gerardus Mercator, Dispatch reporter
www.rallytheglobe.com
