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26.09 & 26.10 Otter Trail, Cape Province, South Africa...part 1

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We had heard much about the Otter Trail over the years but first undertook the sister hike, The Tsitsikamma Trail three years before. The latter runs parallel to the renowned Otter but is positioned inland, making it different in many respects. Both fall within the Tsitsikamma region, an area that is beyond description with mere words. Should we wish to make a grand opening statement about our just completed experience and its location, including the land- and seascapes, the animal and bird life, the overpowering flora together with unusual and outstanding rock and reef formations, it would not be a difficult supposition to justify. It is fair to state, notwithstanding the rugged nature of the trail, the fact that we carried weight (excessive for weaklings) on our backs while undergoing some tough moments, especially climbing and moving along cliffs in the dark, that we sojourned in and through paradise. While I might be known for thinking that most places are very attractive, I sti...