Having moved from the Cathedral Peak Hotel to the Cavernberg Resort in the Northern Drakensberg, we were now joined by a hotel guide who would led the walks along with our Ramblers leader, George. Our first walk was to The Silent Woman, a rock carving created by Willy Chalmers in the 1950s. From here we made our way to Echo Cave, a large cave where lunch was taken before returning to the hotel.
Looking across the valley to Sugar Loaf - the next day's target
Ace of Spades which will feature in Friday's walk
The Silent Woman . . .
causes much discussion!
A rustling in the woods . . .
and an Eland surprises us . . .
but fortunately . . .
spends some time checking us out
Stanley finds a sheltered spot for our morning break . . .
and Protea bushes feature heavily in the landscape
Time for lunch . . .
at Echo Cave . . .
with its huge walls . . .
and sloping floor