Lazarow World-Hike-About

We'll update and produce a blog or two of an incredible experience in Lesotho, a neighbor of South Africa. In the meantime, here is a limited pictorial indication from the region. The regular posting follows below. Loved this very simple scene near our bungalow at sunset in Lesotho. Sunrise over KwaZulu-Natal at 6:10am, just under 10,000 feet altitude and freezing...spectacular. After reaching the top of the pass, we go climbing in Lesotho. From this position, we could not yet see the top of the pass. The route for cars on this treacherous pass; the route for dummies on foot, as well. (Share the road concept). Close to sunset, we go for a stroll along the 12 Apostles of Sani Pass. Scroll to the full posting below:

I was trying to convince Jenni that fitting a carpet with a few rugs scattered here and there and the place would be like new. We always wanted a convertible. She just does not get it. Go figure! (Settlers' Hut) At Little Switzerland, the mowing gang trimming the edges outside our chalet. In 1652, Jan van Riebeck discovered the Cape. Approximately two centuries later, the Boers decided to leave the Cape after having enough of British rule. It appears they were ahead of most other countries but the United States, which expelled the King prior to that. Why do we bring this historical information up in this blog? Simple. The wonderful hike to Baboon Rock in Little Switzerland underwent trail maintenance about the same time of the Great Trek. Should you believe we exaggerate it may be that we are being kind in our estimation. "Should I have this correct, I think there is a safe way down this mountain." Jenni on Baboon Rock. Soon after sunrise th...

Jen stands on the top of Brandwag rock, overlooking our accommodation site. We scheduled a visit to Golden Gate Highland Park as a rest stop on the way (a little out the way) to Little Switzerland. We intended resting as we prepared for another busy week. Three years before, we had tackled one particular tough hike which we would like to repeat sometime in the future. In the meantime, we had two steep but shortish , as they say in South Africa, walks. The park is quite beautiful with rondavels and a separate hotel for accommodation. South Africa provides many fine facilities for people wishing to enjoy the outdoors. There are rest camps all over the place , many in KwaZulu-Natal. This park is 'next door' in the Free State. Capturing the golden autumn period in Himeville, not Golden Gate. With many facilities available, it does not mean people go hiking often, necessarily. Some people get out onto the open road in caravans, go camping, fish or just watch...

Jen rests as we continue a climb to the 'Crack'. At the time, we had no idea what was in store for us. Notice the colorful shrubbery below. This is a top view of 'The Crack', a narrow gap between the mountains through which we ascended. Some perspective: The view of the Crack from its base and side although not the bottom. When we first spotted it, we did not think it was possible to get to the top. ('Bang broeke') When we decided upon this hike, we were still feeling a little weary from the previous day's experience on Mont-aux-Sources. "Let's get out and allow the trail to take us where it wishes while we absorb the sights," one of us said to the other. So on a cloudy but pleasant day, we set out on a narrow path that was often covered or surrounded by tall grass. That we never saw snakes on the day or the couple of hikes following is most surprising as well as accepted with relief. We did view Eland antelope from a dis...