A break in the Berg.

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Be careful not to exaggerate STF O-/

Beautiful scenery and so green with lots of water O/\ O/\


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Lisbeth wrote:Be careful not to exaggerate STF O-/

Beautiful scenery and so green with lots of water O/\ O/\
No , it is true Lisbeth, it really was absolutely beautiful. ;-)


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wow love the "gentle slope"... with all these different green colors O/\ O/\ O/\
and the waterfalls O\/

^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^


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Very good pics, stf! ^Q^

Ja, not the normal hiking outfit you are wearing! =O:


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Oh dear stf, you mustn't overdo it! :X:

Lovely scenery. :yes:


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Love the scenery it looks so green and fresh ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^


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nan wrote:wow love the "gentle slope"... with all these different green colors O/\ O/\ O/\
and the waterfalls O\/

^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^
Oh nan, it is just so beautiful there. Peaceful and tranquil.

Richprins wrote:Very good pics, stf! Ja, not the normal hiking outfit you are wearing!
Yip R.P. I learnt one very good lesson there - do some research before walking.
Flutterby wrote:Oh dear stf, you mustn't overdo it! Lovely scenery.
Thanks very much Flutterby. I must admit that I did not notice some of the beauty.
Pumbaa wrote:Love the scenery it looks so green and fresh
So true Pumbaa - it was stunning to see.


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After recovering I managed to pose for a photo. Note the Movember Moustache.

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A last photo of the waterfall before tackling the climb back up to reception.

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By the time the worst of the climb was over I was totally exhausted and had to stop and rest every 5 minutes. The heat was unbearable. Joan kept on offering to run on up to reception and get a bottle of water. This I declined as it was not much further to go. The truth is I wanted a helicopter to come and fetch me. There was also a lovely little restaurant at reception where we could have a bite to eat and something very cold to drink.

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We saw some of the horses they use for horse back trails.

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We eventually arrived at reception at 16:15. Two and a quarter hours to walk a one hour trail. :o0ps: :o0ps:

We immediately headed for the restaurant only to find it closed. O/ O/

We quenched our thirst at a tap and then headed back to the hotel about an hour away. Fortunately, after about 10 minutes driving we came across a small store and managed to buy something to eat and drink. O/\ O/\

We got back to the hotel at about 18:00 and collapsed on the bed. A quick shower and a lovely dinner soon had us feeling better.

A thunder storm looming up over the mountains on our way to the dining room.

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The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we headed for home.

I just have to do this to you guys - the old railway bridge across the Vaal river at Villiers.

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See you all when we next do a trip. Until then stay safe.


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and again all these greens O/\
and the formation of clouds \O O/\

^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^


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The "gentle slopes" are gentle until you try to climb them O** The place is beautiful though \O


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