Back in the Slow Lane

We have rented a nice VW Polo sedan and our enjoying our time back on our own schedule. We are currently staying in a remote guest house just outside of Hazyview which is one hour east of Kruger National Park. The surrounding area, which has many hills and lovely views, is made up of large plantations (bananas, avocados, macadamias). There is also a vibrant timber industry in the region and they seem to be doing a fine job of reforestation.

During the past two days we have been roaming around the southern part of the scenic Panarama Route, visiting caves, waterfalls and small towns at a leisurely pace. It has been very relaxing. Today we will leave our haven and drive into Kruger NP where we will be for the next week. Our first stop will be at a rest camp where we are signed up for a 3 day wilderness hike, staying overnight in huts, and being guided by a park ranger who will be carrying a rifle to protect us against any wildlife that disapproves of our presence. Hopefully that won't be necessary :-)

Our next update will come after we leave the park in a week's time. Sorry (kind of) that we missed the first snowfall back home. Cheers.



Haus Kopatsch - our guest house near Hazyview

Sudwala Caves - only narrow section

Lone Creek Falls - 68 metre drop