54.13 Kwa-Zulu Natal: Central Drakensberg: The Sphinx and beyond plus some fascinating life experiences.
Jenni hangs back on the initial rock of the Sphinx after a steep climb. The region, the views, the challenges are more than splendid. The major peaks are still sleeping in the clouds. Every aspect is both exciting and tranquil. When halfway up the rock, I realized I was being selfish leaving Jenni where she was. Not that she wished to join me but I should not have undertaken the climb. Too much could have gone wrong. Nevertheless, I do feel fortunate to have completed it successfully and thrilled that it went without mishap. Sounds silly going into a situation that's extremely dangerous and completely unforced. Then again, these situations are undertaken regularly by many people pushing themselves not for any material gain, but I think, purely to test themselves and try to meet the challenge. Why do people climb mountains?...because they are there. Another slant: Why do people eat chocolate ice-cream? Because who can resist, especially when it's placed in front ...