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Introduction to the magnificence of Sani Pass

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We'll update and produce a blog or two of an incredible experience in Lesotho, a neighbor of South Africa. In the meantime, here is a limited pictorial indication from the region. The regular posting follows below. Loved this very simple scene near our bungalow at sunset in Lesotho. Sunrise over KwaZulu-Natal at 6:10am, just under 10,000 feet altitude and freezing...spectacular. After reaching the top of the pass, we go climbing in Lesotho. From this position, we could not yet see the top of the pass. The route for cars on this treacherous pass; the route for dummies on foot, as well. (Share the road concept). Close to sunset, we go for a stroll along the 12 Apostles of Sani Pass. Scroll to the full posting below:

22.13 Baboon Rock, a hike without monkeying about...mostly. 22.14 The Cone

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I was trying to convince Jenni that fitting a carpet with a few rugs scattered here and there and the place would be like new. We always wanted a convertible. She just does not get it. Go figure! (Settlers' Hut) At Little Switzerland, the mowing gang trimming the edges outside our chalet. In 1652, Jan van Riebeck discovered the Cape. Approximately two centuries later, the Boers decided to leave the Cape after having enough of British rule. It appears they were ahead of most other countries but the United States, which expelled the King prior to that. Why do we bring this historical information up in this blog? Simple. The wonderful hike to Baboon Rock in Little Switzerland underwent trail maintenance about the same time of the Great Trek. Should you believe we exaggerate it may be that we are being kind in our estimation. "Should I have this correct, I think there is a safe way down this mountain." Jenni on Baboon Rock. Soon after sunrise th...