54.09 KwaZulu-Natal: Drakensberg Gardens: Lake Naverone.

 When we discovered the Drakensberg Gardens region, a fellow hiker mentioned it in passing without saying much, we wondered what were we missing. The information on the internet seemed exaggerated. Then we arrived at the resort (not the hotel) and still wondered what this was all about. Frankly, it's a gorgeous place, set in the mountains, alongside a lake, with chalets adorning the lapping water, serene, colorful and at peace. It almost seems a person has left the world and found nirvana. Even after a few days spent in a chalet, which is more like a not-so-small house, views to absorb at every turn, friendly staff and hikes leading from the property, we still questioned whether we were dreaming. 

  To provide some perspective, reality set in unfortunately. The weather turned poor which hampered our ability to take full advantage of the opportunities available. For us, an absence of hiking and adventure, negates much of time spent in a place, even one as beautiful as this. However, there's always a next time.

  

Typical chalets or a houses. Actually, our chalet had 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, a mansion in terms of the life we now lead.
Loneliness of a bench...but for a butt.
A little different.
Further attractions. Multi-colored.
Tranquility...deluxe.
Red, the delightful color of autumn.
Difficult to fill that bench...I should have mentioned a 'crocodile' hangs about the area.
Alas, the weather we experienced. However, as my Dad always told me: "Butch, the rain makes everything beautiful; you should spend more time outside in that type of weather". 'We're trying, Dad but it 'ain't' working too well.'

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey 

Twins, triplets...is it possible or just too much grass?
Jenni and George spend quiet time together, after returning to Ledges. They share 'a hairstyle' and affection.