So the other day we Had a quiet afternoon so we decided that we would go an explore the beauty that sits so close by but unfortunately never get to see. In celebration of Marc’s birthday we thought we would venture up to the Blyde river canyon, the third largest overall and the largest green canyon in the world, carved over the last couple million years by the Blyde river to depths averaging 800m, this place is truly a marvel of creation. Now most of the time the only thing I get to see of this magnificent place is when the sun sets behind the mountains from the lodge, so this time we could watch the sunset and of course like every month the moonrise but this time with a difference.
We left the lodge as soon after lunch as we could and made our way to the hazy mountains in the distance on through Hazyview then up Sabie road, winding through the endless pine forests where you cant help but look into the darkness and imagine what goes on in there, or what could. Onward and upward Through the quiet little foresting town of Sabie we go and onto Graskop where the forests turn to grassland and the hills to gorges teaming with waterfalls tumbling with crystal clear mountain water, so much beauty and contrast and all I can think of is the fact that I am now retracing the actual footsteps of Mpumalanga’s most well known dog, the one the only, JOCK OF THE BUSHVELD. But seriously this is where the little tike along with his trusty sidekick Percy used to rock out. Toooooo cool.
So anyway, We eventually get to the gate of the Three Rondavels lookout point only to find it closed but after some serious negotiating skills and a little extra cash we were in and on our way. Check these OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After an amazing evening of play on the edge of a cliff and some amazing views and reflection a quick braai it was off to bed and up early to catch the sunrise. It was as amazing as you can imagine. I can now see exactly why they call it Mpumalanga – Place where the sun rises
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