65.16 South Africa at (our) Best...Part 1 of 3, a general overview.
When one is able to look past the corruption in high places, the lack of basic services, and the fast-deteriorating infrastructure, the magnificence of the land continues to shine. The photographs cover a bit of KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Province, and a few from the Western Cape. These will be bolstered with the publication of further South African blogs. The Cape has a tremendous reputation of being an outstanding place. We agree entirely but there is much beauty throughout the country. Perhaps, one of our favorite places is along the Drakensburg Mountain range. There are places, besides the natural features, where one feels one is transported back in time, even to colonial times. Such is the Drakensberg, a range that covers South Africa and Lesotho. Early morning, the Tztzikama Trek, beginning near Keurboomstrand. Autumn on Kenmo Lake in Himeville. Another perspective of a spectacular place...low key lake, but exquisite positioning ...