"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."
I like to dream big, and that's why I want to set a world record by cycling,
40 000km around Africa, becoming the first woman to circumnavigate the entire African continent on a bicycle. My journey of exploring the African continent, its colourful people, cultures, environment, music and food, connecting with inspiring individuals from all over the continent through my love of music, arts and culture. Making a difference in others' lives.
"You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be now results."
I am an adventurer and a musician. These are my two main passions in life. Creating music and exploring our wonderful world.
The idea to circumnavigate Africa came to me following the death of my boyfriend, two years after he and I had cycled through Israel together.
His death made me think about the direction I was taking with my life. I realised how important it was to fulfill my dreams and to keep thinking positively. If you are negative all the time, you will attract negative things automatically.
"Our minds become magnetized with the dominating thoughts we hold in our minds, and these magnets attract to us the forces, the people, and the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts."
When I decided that I wanted to cycle around Africa, I inevitably learned of Riaan Manser (www.africa365.co.za). He was the first person to have cycled right around Africa. He is an inspiration to me as he proved that it IS possible.
Lots of people warned me that it would be far too dangerous. But I don't want to look at it that way. I want to focus on the good and beautiful aspects of our continent. Not the wars and the poverty, but the different cultures, arts and people who are all living here together.
My Favourite Quote:
“There is no try, there is only do or don’t”
Yoda