Not your Average Interview with Dawn Wallenkamp

This week we introduce you to Dawn Wallenkamp in a quick interview. Dawn is one of our August winners of a giant MapStudio South Africa road map.

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Interview with Dawn Wallenkamp

Drive South Africa: Tell us a joke, any joke.

Dawn: Q: What do you get from a pampered cow? A: Spoiled milk

Drive South Africa: If you had to go on a road trip and needed to fit your whole family (and their luggage) into one vehicle, what type of vehicle would you need?

Dawn: Volkswagen Jetta. It’s got great boot space.

Drive South Africa: When you’re on holiday, what is the one thing you wouldn’t want to leave at home?

Dawn: My camera.

Drive South Africa: What’s your favourite road trip song?

Dawn: Anything by FUN!

Drive South Africa: What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Dawn: I’d have to say Eastern Transvaal.

Drive South Africa: GPS or map?

Dawn: A map. I don’t own a GPS but it would probably be easier.

Drive South Africa: If there was a donkey in the road in front of you, what would you do?

Dawn: Brake!!!!

Drive South Africa: How long does it take you to pitch a tent?

Dawn: Way too long. I leave that to my husband.

Drive South Africa: If you had to pick one famous person to take on a road trip with you, who would you pick and why?

Dawn: Brad Pitt – just so that I can look at him.

Drive South Africa: What are the ingredients for your favourite potjie?

Dawn: Mutton neck, vegetables, potatoes, onions and lots of spices.

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