Ronnies Sex Shop

“You wanna go where?” In the middle of the arid region of South Africa called the Little Karoo, on a dusty road called Route 62, much like Route 66 in the US but more rural, you will pass an all white building with a big red hand painted sign saying “Ronnie’s Sex Shop”. While researching our route through South Africa, we knew that Route 62 was a must see.  When we travel we often put together a hit list of things we don’t want to miss. I had read about an awesome shake joint while my husband sought out Ronnie’s.  I was not too sure about this spot and when he said that our next stop would be the sex shop, I was surprised.  We were in the middle of a desert. But hey, strange and wild things happen in the desert right, so why not.  Well, I quickly found out what Ryan already knew, that it is actually a restaurant bar and not a sex shop.  I was pranked as Ronnie had been.  The story goes that Ronnie had intended to open a farm stand in this building to provide fresh produce to those passing through.  However his friends had another idea in mind, so they played a prank on him and added the word “Sex” next to his business name: “Ronnie’s Shop”. The next morning when Ronnie showed up, he had a good laugh with his buds and decided to change his farm stand into a small restaurant and bar.  It has turned into a true 5 star roadside attraction dive bar and attracts many travelers.  Especially those wanting to take their picture under it’s fun sign.