The old Pine trees have all been cut down for income. Clearing up is
still under way & new Pines are being planted.
You make me sound invincible!
Alan C
On 29-Mar-21 07:15 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
Nice photos!
What’s the story behind the debris-covered clearing the zebras are in?
You look to be in pretty good shape in the last pic. All clothing present, no
bloodstains, still upright.
Two hours is moving well for 5km and 600m vertical. In the guidebook for New
Hampshire's White Mountains, where I’ve done the bulk of my hiking, time
estimates are based on distance over ground (2 miles/hr) and altitude change
(1/2h per 1000 ft). Some quick mental math gives me 3 1/2 hours for your walk.
In my youth, half guidebook time was average (2/3 with a full pack); in my late
60s guidebook time is occasionally a challenge.
Rick
On Mar 29, 2021, at 4:31 AM, Toine <[email protected]> wrote:
Interesting gallery. From the images alone (without the Zebra's) I
would never have guessed SA. Would love to walk that track.
On Sun, 28 Mar 2021 at 14:12, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote:
Crystal Springs has 5 Hiking Trails all about 5Km in length graded from
easy to difficult. They used to have 3 more much longer trails & a dam
with a bird hide but these were lost when the property was subdivided
about 5 years ago. It ruined (halved) the game park too. Yesterday
afternoon I decided to tackle the Bushbuck Trail graded as "medium" on
my own. I checked in at reception & off I went without doing any
homework. I took my camera along to try & produce something a la Dave
Brooks. The Trail is essentially a descent of about 300m to the bottom
of the gorge, a long meander along the river with several wet river
crossings and then a climb back to the top. The first part of the
descent was steep but fairly easy. The Trail then became rocky, wet &
slippery from seepage water. Eventually I reached the bottom and found
the route followed the river criss-crossing several times with 4
calf-deep wet crossings. I soon realised I had been a bit reckless to
attempt it on my own and became ultra-careful since I was out of 'phone
contact at the bottom of the gorge. There were some wooden bridges &
concrete steps with rails at particularly difficult spots. At about 3.Km
the ascent began - much like the descent in reverse but I was now a bit
knackered and had to take several rests. Eventually I reached the stone
cairn at the top of the gorge & could see our Chalet opposite some 500m
distant. I 'phoned Ann just to let her know I was safe. She took a photo
with her Fuji Superzoom & 750mm which I have included at the end of the
album. I didn't realise I looked in such bad shape! Anyway, it wasn't
too bad after that & I finished in just over 2 hours. I had hoped to see
more flowers but they were few at this time of the year. Slept well last
night!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/albums/72157718800799423
Short descriptions under each photo.
K5 & DA 18-55 WR except the last Fuji S4800
Alan C
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