11.06-11.08 The conclusion of Tsitsikamma, taking South Africans out of the bush
Action in the sky over Tsitsikamma Feeling on top of the world along the cliffs Bouquets of beauty in the wild We may appear to whine about some of these steep and long inclines, especially while carrying the kitchen sink on our backs, but would not have it any other way—the climbs are perhaps the highlights even though the 'switchback concept' is out of favor in South Africa—directly up is the choice. The region is expansive with surrounding mountains in amphitheatre style formations, greenery that seems enhanced, wild flowers of sharp colors dotted everywhere. The rivers flow strongly, the color golden-red, cold but refreshing. Apparently, the tannin from the trees causes this coloring, which shimmers when the sun’s rays fall upon it. As we hiked alone, we took in the beauty between gasps for breath, without distraction. Truth be told, it gave us the opportunity to do some skinny-dipping as our editor did not bring the bathing suits…thankfully. Early evening red ...