22.05 Borke's Luck Potholes, Mpumalanga: Fun (love) on the rocks and other surprises.
Water, water everywhere and no where to swim. The first time we visited this region, we arrived at Bourke's Luck Potholes after a more than twenty-mile hike. As we are wont to repeat, the treat of seeing the sights while on a hike far exceeds views that one sees after a drive in a car. Nevertheless, we played around on the rocks and enjoyed ourselves following four days of the Fanie Botha Trek. We also stopped off at the 'Pot Luck' restaurant deep in the bush on our return journey. It has no electricity or phone coverage; all cooking is on fire-pots serving South African dishes including coffee in metal mugs. It's quite a concept and experience as the visitor sits and eats/drinks while overlooking the Blyde River, deep in the veld. We find the place dramatic. Lack of sunshine took a little of the sparkle away from the walls and water although the editor kept the glint in her eyes. Jen goes walk-about. First there was the 'Arab Spring...