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And when you say these are pictures of daily life, that just doesn't fit. And when I began to notice all these strange points about the paintings, I thought we've got to find some way of cracking the
It's on foot. It's amazing how quickly you find yourself in isolation. There's nobody here, just the baboons. The morning mist seems to be pretty determined not to lift. No sooner have I begun to make progress on my walk, then the path ahead goes com
SouthAfrica is a country that always creates an impression. We know of its diversepopulation, the troubled history of apartheid, and its rebirth as a globaltravel destination. I've been a fan of this country for many years. Butthis is my chance to go
And before that the arriver of the zolos had already caused the indigene sun prople to be driven out up into the high mountains. What I may look pretty into dominating, Casiru peak is actually a fairly where laid on mountain for walker, but it is a h
You are a female Zulu mountain guide. Im not being patronizing, but there arent many of those around. Actually, Ive never heard one but me. The South African nation is made up of so many different tribes, but the Zulu ethnic group is the largest in S
I'll steadly wire my way up, the Mbambonja Valley. Day One finishes with the welcome site of Cathedral Peak Hotel by overnight spot. The next day my climb follows the traditional walker's route. After swinging around into a hidden valley, my walk ste
All ready in my walk, I can see how changeable conditions here can be. A build-up of clouds often leads to thunderstorms in the afternoon, a bit of problems for walkers like me, but it does add us an air of mystery to the place. Did you know that, ap
Ok, Jules, I didnt make you walk all this way for nothing. Good. Ah these! So cave paintings. Yes, yes. These are San paintings. You may know them as Bushmen. The San Bushmen. Yes. Youre looking at basically the history of Drakensberg and we call it
For the Bushmen, it was this animal approaching that landed them in serious trouble. Zulu farmers chased the San further and further into the higher mountains, eventually pushing them out of the Drakensberg all together. -It is amazing to think that
It was a very thought of wandering these mountains that first attracted Brian. He's remained a firm fan even since. He's even written a book about the hotel's history and his experience here.-It's so different from anything else you can find anywhere
Day two, and rather worryingly, the weather doesnt seem to be improving. It also requires a painfully early start. Its an 18-kilometer round trip from the hotel to the summit, which most hikers tackle in one go, averaging eight to nine hours of stead
An unexpected break in the weather means I am able to make one more stab at the summit. -It's difficult to believe this is the same spot as yesterday without the rain. You can actually see. And look at that vista! With the spring back into my stab, t
-Oh Julia,take a good look on the moutain.This is the last time you gonna see a full view of Cathedral Peak up until we get very close to it.And the best.So enjoy it.-How can you not enjoy it.-Enjoy it.Take it all in.-Nice cool bit of cloud. There's
This is the halfway point of my walk today. It's been three hours since I started it out, some ideal spot for rest. I'm finally in the upper Berg.-So this is where people do in origins. -Yes. -Now I wish it's today though. I've come to realize this i
elusive peak. -Come on. Let's get one last view. Well, that last gravel was worth it. -It was. -So what about 2,500 meters up here which is about 8000 feet?What's this summit called? -Doesn't have a name. -Doesn't have a name? -No. Doesn't have a