I have just returned from a week fishing in the Southern Drakensburg at a place called Castleburn. It was cold, crisp and clear. The fishing was good but the main thing was the Sani Pass and the snow. I convinced the group that we should go up Sani on a tour bus which was great fun. A couple of days later we went again this time with Schwampy and a brand new 3 liter automatic, Toyota,4x4. Which by the way performed just great. The goal this time was to play in the snow.
Here are a couple of scenic shots and some of us in the Snow.
A cold Saturday morning at Castleburn.
Same morning in perfect light
The resort
This is what we are talking about
The road itself was not bad.
Schwampy coming down the mountain
Black Mountain pass
My two loves. Schwampy and Mommy.
I don't know if this is the first Snow post of the session, it's close to Sani....it's cold...but it's there. At least it was last week.
Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
Re: Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
Nice pics Bernie & tx for sharing
Looks awsome
Looks awsome
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Re: Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
Nice pics, Bernie .... love that first one!
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Re: Suthern Drakensburg and a cold Sani pass
Great Bernie!! Now you got me drooling to go as well.... Sani is truely one of the most scenic drives Southern Africa has to offer, and a must do for any outdoors enthusiast.
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