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God’s Window South Africa

R36 North to Blye River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

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.

God's Window view Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

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.

Aloe God's Window Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

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.

Boardwalk trail God's Window Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

Along some of the trail, boardwalks cross over swampy areas.

Sun lizard God's Window Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

Sun lizard

All this dense vegetation provides a home to many creatures.

Ultralight God's Window Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

I sure would have liked the view these folks were getting from this ultralight.

Potholes Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve Mpumalanga South Africa

Yet if God’s Window isn’t impressive enough we continued through the Nature Reserve and on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes.


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Travel so far in South Africa

Gaelyn's swollen feet Pretoria South Africa

I want to be a world traveler but don’t like swollen feet.

Sunrise from plane over South Africa

Sunrise over South Africa

After an 11 hour flight from Frankfurt Germany I was more than ready to greet South Africa.

Builders Wharehouse Pretoria South Africa

Joan showed me around Pretoria and it felt like I was still in the States.

Cradle of Mankind Museum South Africa

We visited the Cradle of Humankind Museum.  And drove past Hartebeesport Dam.

Sudwala Caves South Africa

Finally by Saturday we were ready to hit the road.  And what fantastic roads, mostly repaved in preparation for the 2010 Cup.  First stop, Sudwala Caves where our guide Musa showed us many underground marvels.

Dinosaur Park South Africa

We also wandered through the adjacent Dinosaur Park.

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Lone Creek Falls                 Mac-Mac Falls                Berlyn Falls

Along the road there were several side trips to waterfalls.

Pilgrims Rest tourist trap South Africa

And we camped the first night at Pilgrims Rest, a quaint old mining town and tourist trap.

Coffee & Rusks Pilgrims Rest camp South Africa

After a healthy breakfast of Coffee and Rusks we walked around Pilgrims Rest admiring the old buildings and stuff for sale.

Africa Silks South Africa

Later made a stop at Africa Silks in Graskop where we were given a grand tour of the silk making process from worm to finished product.  I just had to buy myself two lovely silk blouses and some spun silk textiles to make something with in the future.

God's Window Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve South Africa

After a quick stop at God’s Window we continued on into Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.

Potholes Blyde River Canyon South Africa

With a stop at the Potholes along the Blyde River.

Three Rondawels Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve South Africa

And an overlook of the Three Rondawels named such as they are shaped like the thatched structures of the same name.

Kruger National Park litter bag South Africa

That night we camped near Klaserie before entering Kruger National Park at Orpen Gate.

So far, I’m loving the travel in South Africa.

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