I will try and post part 3/3 again.
02 MAY 2015 - DAY 17 - WILLOWS TO GRAAF REINET - PART 3/3
We arrived at Graaf Reinet in the early afternoon so we had time to visit the Valley of Desolation.
The Valley of Desolation – often called ‘The Cathedral of the Mountains’ – is a national monument and the premier tourist attraction in the Camdeboo National Park.
Experience the breathtaking view of piled dolerite columns against the backdrop of the plains of the Great Karoo. Absorb yourself in the timeless sense of wonder at a landscape said to be the product of volcanic and erosive forces of nature over a period of 100 million years.
Enjoy the unique view of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, set like a jewel within a horseshoe bend of the Sundays River. Nature lovers will appreciate the Karoo mountain flora and fauna and the opportunity to view black eagles at close range.
The Valley of Desolation rock formations consist of dolerites which have formed jointed pillars. Erosion of the softer sedimentary beds has left dolerite pillars which rise to heights of 90 to 120 metres.
The Valley of Desolation was declared as a National Monument of geological and scenic significance in 1939. The original road to the Valley of Desolation was constructed by labourers using picks, shovels and barrows. The road to the top of the valley was tarred in 1978 and today provides tourists with easy access to the viewpoints with their panoramic views of the landscape.
Remember the Toposcope at Bathurst. Here is the one at the top of a hill on the way up to the viewpoint with Graaf Reinet in the background.
A few photos taken from the various viewpoints.
There goes the road way down there.
The Vanryneveldspass Dam near Graaf Reinet.
END OF DAY 17.
At least it looks very well kept 
) Must have been nice to have hot beverages and rusk in that setting. 
