Good paths led from the hotel, gradually at first then more steeply, to the slopes of Baboon Rock. A couple of scrambles added to the interest en-route then a contour path, sometimes with a sharp drop to the right, took us up the side of the hill to the ridge. Returning by the same route a small contingent left the group to walk up to Lake William - hence the two distances given above.
Climbing up from the hotel, and the tops are in cloud today
The path zig-zags up the flanks of Baboon Rock
A short break before . . .
continuing upwards . . .
to eventually reach the ridge above the rocky outcrop that gives the hill its name, and which is
a good spot to pose for photos
A lizard pops out . . .
to enjoy the sun . . .
but only stops briefly before returning to the shade
Time for lunch . . .
The early cloud has almost gone before we . . .
return down the flanks of Baboon Rock . . .
and the path seems to disappear
This lizard is well camouflaged against the rock
Lake William