After several cloudy evenings and mornings (which is very unusual) we headed off to do the Panorama Route with Elaine, Stephen, Pauline and Colin. We were really lucky to wake up and find we had perfect weather. After a nice lay in and a quick breakfast we headed out. We took to the road in high spirits and had many good laughs.
Our first stop was the Three Rondawels where we could look over the Blyde Canyon and be up high where the birds fly. We were also able to have a look at the curios that is handmade by the locals. Next we went off to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, these are “potholes” that are created by a continuous flow of water and whirlpools. There are many places to sit and enjoy the scenery and hear the sound of rushing water.
Our next stop was God’s Window, it is a nice hike up to the Rainforest at the top of the mountain. You can then see around you for miles. In the movie the “Gods must be Crazy” the little Kalahari Bushman throws the glass Coke bottle off God’s Window because he thinks it is the edge of the world and that the evil will then be gone.
Our last stop for the day was in Graskop where we had a lovely lunch at Harri’s Pancakes and a bit of retail therapy. Graskop is a town filled with arts and crafts and there is anything and everything.
We had a great sunny day. An Africa safari here in this part of the world should always include a visit to these world-famous and really unusual natural sights of beauty.
Carlene