11.12 & 11.13 Blue Pools followed by Mushroom Rock in Central Drakensberg, Natal
Surreal as clouds allowed us a glimpse of the 'back-wall' A typical scene in the Drakensberg, heavy downpours are kind to the very green grasses Like a beautiful woman who knows it, the Drakensberg Mountains stand sultry under partial cloud cover, some mist and surrounded by greenery, the latter almost artificial in bright color. Attractive, to say the least, but also irritatingly erratic. The heavens have difficulty with the impetuous creation, too. Daily thunderstorms of enormous power frighten the residents of the valleys as the battle plays out between mountain and Maker. We stand around in awe and trepidation, waiting for the sparring to cease for a while, allowing us to climb up these beauties. As with most areas, the formations, geology and flora tend to have their own unique flavor—the Drakensberg is no exception. Approaching the mushroom after climbing nearly 1,700 feet A view of Cathedral Peak Hotel from above, might be nostalgic for ex-patriates ...