Had serious crosswinds the first 14 mi, then nice tailwind duringg the climbs. Headwind for the last stretch. Lots f big truck traffic on 319 due o road const for the wind turbine farm. The N2 was very busy with truck and vehicle traffic. Not that pleasant and not very scenic . Maybe it would have been better if it had been a sunny, clear day. A long, remote and undulating road. Today we leave the ocean behind and travel upwards and inwards. I love it. As featured on many of our Audax rides. There is very little on this road, even little shade. John may capture a few silhouettes of tired riders along the route. We must be mindful of traffic, as there is some construction in the area, with new wind farms being erected for clean power generation. So, as always, kindly keep to the left. And aim for the Langeberge in the distance as we approach Swellendam. The last 10kms before town is on the N2 national road, with a big wide yellow line on either side. Aan de Leisure Collection has a variety of establishments in Swellendam and we take up 2x venues across from each other in the main road. Aan de Oever Guesthouse is located on the banks of the Koornlands river, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. Aan de Oever is a house built in the Cape Dutch style, an iconic style in historic Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district in the Cape. Aan de Eike Guesthouse is a four-star guest house, with eighteen modern furnished bedrooms is perfect for a one night stopover, or cycling group!