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January 5th 2019
Published: February 3rd 2019
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In every country we go, we associate a certain smell with it, a certain feeling. The air is different, the sky is different, the dust ist different (if there is any), water tastes different. Did not Desmond Tutu talk about this in his opening speech of the FIFA World Championship in 2010? He sais: "Can you feel it? Can you touch it? This is Africa." By visiting the Northern Drakensberg we had exac... Read Full Entry



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Nina+Markus
holamundo
holamundo
Hola mundo! - We are Nina and Markus. We are from Lake Thun/Switzerland and we are outdoor junkies. Whenever possible we spend our time travelling, climbing, ice-climbing, trekking or snowboarding/skiing. However, our life has turned completely when we met our spiritual master Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda in the year 2013. In the meantime we try to travel to places where he is (and gives blessings to people) as often as possible. From travelling in the outside because we were searching for something, we are now travelling for meeting him, enjoying his presence and travelling "inside". It ... full info
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in the kloofin the kloof
in the kloof
nice view from the kloofnice view from the kloof
nice view from the kloof
spooky light on the hike backspooky light on the hike back
spooky light on the hike back
african millipedeafrican millipede
african millipede
we found many of them - mostly they are black and even bigger
spooky atmosphere on the hikespooky atmosphere on the hike
spooky atmosphere on the hike
nice flowersnice flowers
nice flowers
it was more and more difficult to see the path after a whileit was more and more difficult to see the path after a while
it was more and more difficult to see the path after a while



3rd February 2019
Markus climbing the chain ladders on the Sentinel Hike

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Not for me
I would be one of those not enjoying this climb. MJ
3rd February 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Your enthusiasm is infectious
We can feel your excitement about being back in Africa. Glad you've made it back for more exploring. So many amazing places in the world and amazing people. Yes, I can feel it.
3rd February 2019

holamundo
Nina+Markus

Happy
Thanks for your message. Nice to hear that we could send you a bit of our enthusiasm through the web.
3rd February 2019
the start of the Tugela Falls on top of the Drakensberg

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Spectacular
I can handle spectacular waterfalls...but chain ladders like the ones you climbed? I've climbed them while caving but that was in pitch black where I could only see where I was going by torchlight...but in daylight...NO WAY!
3rd February 2019
Markus climbing the chain ladders on the Sentinel Hike

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Yeeka
Definitely 5 stars for effort!!!
4th February 2019

Esther Bürer
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Many thanks for these nice pics - unbelievable this nature - you are on a good way to get through live in a good manner - bravooooo :) nice regards-esthi
8th February 2019
the start of the Tugela Falls on top of the Drakensberg

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

This is Africa
That is so dramatic and beautiful! I don't have an issue with heights, but would have struggled with that small metal ladder for sure. Loving your trip, and definitely feeling it :)
10th February 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

This Is Africa
"TIA" - I love this phrase whilst travelling in Africa. It reminds one of what a unique place it is, and to allow it to go beyond one's usual (often comfortable) expectations. Beautiful scenery around the Drakensburg. Inspirational travelling ?
10th February 2019

holamundo
Nina+Markus

This is Africa
This phrase always reminds me of the speech Desmond Tutu gave during the FIFA World Championship in 2010. It was such a sweet speech and always put a smile on my face.
10th February 2019
views from the Sentinel Hike

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Looks like a good hike
We like to go hiking every now and then. I'll try to remember this hike when we get around to visit South Africa. It looks like a good one. /Ake
10th February 2019
views from the Sentinel Hike

holamundo
Nina+Markus

good hike
oh yes, it defintely is. But there are also others - multiple day hikes that are excellent when you have time. The region is fantastic for hiking!

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