On the road to Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga
I’ve been so busy posting about what’s happening Now, while at Grand Canyon, that I haven’t finished sharing my journey in South Africa. And there’s so much more to come.
After Joan and I stayed at Pilgrim’s Rest we hit the road for Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and made our first stop at God’s Window, a very appropriate name for the expansive view of the Lowveld world below.
Called the mist belt because when the warm moist air rises from the Lowveld it cools and condenses bringing high rainfall to the dense growth and recharges the rivers below.
Along some of the trail, boardwalks cross over swampy areas.
Sun lizard
All this dense vegetation provides a home to many creatures.
I sure would have liked the view these folks were getting from this ultralight.
Yet if God’s Window isn’t impressive enough we continued through the Nature Reserve and on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Wow, what fun! Great lizard and amazing (sandstone-looking) landscape features! Thanks for sharing. =)
Gaelyn;) how this post tugs my heartstrings and makes me homesick! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. Bourke's Luck potholes always amaze me: so smooth-looking yet like something from another planet. Have a wonderful week ahead. (((Hugs))) Jo
My heart strings as well! I have wonderful memories of holidays with the family in this area. Diane
The view at God's Window is spectacular!
The last photo appears to look like archeological remains more than geological carvings. Beautiful.
Either way..work of play provides great photo opportunities Gaelyn..
Hmm!! This looks familiar. I wonder if I have been there before? 🙂
That second picture is spectacular Gaelyn!!
Finally–a well-named place. Superb shots and I envy your having been there!
Potholes? What a funny thing. I like looking at those potholes, but not the other kind.
Gaelyn: Very cool.
Someday…
With you being used to the Grand Canyon vies, God's Window must have been like home for you. Burkes Luck Potholes must be one of the most iconic tourist spots in the Lowveld, if not SA.