When we ran into Anton Fouché on the N1 near Worcester yesterday, it was hard to believe that he had just walked 1400km pulling George, a life sized replica of a rhino, on a little bicycle-wheeled cart.
He was in fine spirits and still eager to engage in conversation about the passion that lead him to undertake the long walk from Modimolle to Cape Town. “It feels like I’m in the Cape now,” he said. “When you come down into the Hex River Valley at De Doorns you know you’re close.”
With only 100km to go to Cape Town, his mind was on the ceremony at 11 am in Noble Square in the V&A Waterfront on Saturday (31 October). Representatives of the Tutu family (and hopefully the Arch himself) will welcome him and help raise awareness and publicity for his cause.
But, let Anton tell you more about his inspiring journey with his 87 kg companion.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iys-bk-cX1M&w=560&h=315]
Also, be sure to check out Walking4rhinosandrangers on Facebook. Seeing all the interactions Anton had along the way makes for a great read.