22.17 Sani Pass into Lesotho (part 2) 22.18 Begonia Falls and Lone Tree in Little Switzerland.
Although we had hiked up to the top of the pass last year, we were even more excited to repeat it. This time the editor insisted we sleep at the Sani Mountain Lodge on the top, thus allowing us to undertake some hiking in Lesotho in the late afternoon as well as the next day, before descending. We reached Mount Hodgson, the lower peak, leaving the higher one for our next visit. What a wonderful idea! Why couldn’t I think of that? And she doesn't even earn the big bucks…for that matter, nor do I. What she did forget is that we required big backpacks, almost full. It made a difference. The road to the border post is so bad that only a four-wheel drive can make it. We organized a ride to the commencement and fortunately, a return lift. Aldo was there to collect us at 4pm the next day (see below). The road between Lesotho and the South African immigration office is in better condition but with many very poor segments. I am of the opinion, and I would love to try it, that I c...