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Be careful not to exaggerate STF

Beautiful scenery and so green with lots of water

Lisbeth wrote:Be careful not to exaggerate STF

Beautiful scenery and so green with lots of water

No , it is true Lisbeth, it really was absolutely beautiful.

wow love the "gentle slope"... with all these different green colors
and the waterfalls

Very good pics, stf!

Ja, not the normal hiking outfit you are wearing!

Oh dear stf, you mustn't overdo it!

Lovely scenery.

Love the scenery it looks so green and fresh

nan wrote:wow love the "gentle slope"... with all these different green colors
and the waterfalls

Oh nan, it is just so beautiful there. Peaceful and tranquil.

Richprins wrote:Very good pics, stf! Ja, not the normal hiking outfit you are wearing!

Yip R.P. I learnt one very good lesson there - do some research before walking.

Flutterby wrote:Oh dear stf, you mustn't overdo it! Lovely scenery.

Thanks very much Flutterby. I must admit that I did not notice some of the beauty.

Pumbaa wrote:Love the scenery it looks so green and fresh

So true Pumbaa - it was stunning to see.

After recovering I managed to pose for a photo. Note the Movember Moustache.



A last photo of the waterfall before tackling the climb back up to reception.



By the time the worst of the climb was over I was totally exhausted and had to stop and rest every 5 minutes. The heat was unbearable. Joan kept on offering to run on up to reception and get a bottle of water. This I declined as it was not much further to go. The truth is I wanted a helicopter to come and fetch me. There was also a lovely little restaurant at reception where we could have a bite to eat and something very cold to drink.



We saw some of the horses they use for horse back trails.



We eventually arrived at reception at 16:15. Two and a quarter hours to walk a one hour trail.

We immediately headed for the restaurant only to find it closed.

We quenched our thirst at a tap and then headed back to the hotel about an hour away. Fortunately, after about 10 minutes driving we came across a small store and managed to buy something to eat and drink.

We got back to the hotel at about 18:00 and collapsed on the bed. A quick shower and a lovely dinner soon had us feeling better.

A thunder storm looming up over the mountains on our way to the dining room.



The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we headed for home.

I just have to do this to you guys - the old railway bridge across the Vaal river at Villiers.



See you all when we next do a trip. Until then stay safe.

and again all these greens
and the formation of clouds

The "gentle slopes" are gentle until you try to climb them The place is beautiful though