The view is surely stunning @joanstewart!!
Too bad you have to missed the hike, but if the heat is too much I guess you made a wise choice of staying in maybe?
We actually walked around 2 to 3 kilometers along the river, never made the last one kilometer uphill back to where the vehicles were parked @joelai, heat got the better of me.
Round trip walk would have been approximately 4 kilometers, I made around three before plonking down. Lovely area to walk, perhaps next time in cooler conditions return to take the beauty in with a different frame of mind.
Some truly beautiful shots of that stunning scenery! Looks like a wonderful place to spend some time, though I can appreciate it much more in cooler conditions, too. Glad you got a little bit of a reprieve from the heat while you waited. That sun can be relentless, especially when you are engaged in physical activity!
Walking down to the river was extremely pleasant, it only became uncomfortable around mid-morning with no sign of a breeze in the valley. I would definitely go back to do the walk again @plantstoplanks it is a stunning area.
Never been that side of the Berg Lady Joan, but you are so right about the heat.
I followed a tribe of Elands for miles over berg and valleys once and was almost dead beat until the sudden coolness revived me.
Bad new today as the doc told me that the pain in my legs are caused by my spine disintegrating. Referred me to an orthopedic specialist.
Seems like no more long walks for me for a long time.
Blessings!
So sorry to hear it is spinal problem, perhaps the orthopedic specialist will have an answer and able to replace damaged disks. Older we get the more needs replacement from wear and tear unfortunately.
Making friends with all the wildlife around your new home you will have on-going visitors Stephen.
Thank you Lady Joan, I have no intention of spending my last days in a wheelchair and talking via email to the doctor today. I have a feeling that they will "fuse" the thing.
You are right as we have always been blessed with new visitors and the news must spread along the animal grapevine hahaha
Blessings!
Hope the doc has positive news, fusing together makes good sense, I have heard of hip bone being used to replace disks, no procedure is ever 100% fail proof, can only wish you the best that the right procedure is recommended.
Appointment for Friday the 8th of November Lady Joan and I have a CD of the scans, so will once again participate in the decisions.
1980, I had six operations after the bike prang and thankfully after the 3rd one, the orthopedic specialist decided to involve me in the process.
So, I am not going in out of the cold and if I don't like anything, I will opt for a second opinion.
The problem is that these guys are expensive and we don't have much money.
But we will see what we can do.
Blessings!
Your funds are gone before you even walk through the front door, sadly this is how medical has gone of late. Good to know you have all the information to present your own case and not end up being shoved around at huge cost Stephen.
So true my friend and we have still not recovered from the last operation.
They certainly make huge profits off the sick and only have to look at some of the billion rand head offices in Sandton to see where our money is going.
But then again who can survive without a medical aid in this country, even if it is a basic package?
Blessings!
First thing I did was get some cool water to drink (my bottled water was almost at boiling point I am sure), kicked my flip-flops off and put my feet onto the cold concrete base under the shaded area, brought my temperature down slowly but surely. The area is stunning @roselifecoach.
What a beautiful walk @joanstewart. Be careful about the heat, it can indeed catch up with you quickly. Water, water, water! Those mountains are simply incredible, love the names, they certainly do resemble the rooster comb, lol Looks like you had a wonderful vacay with family, thanks for sharing it with us
Enough water was taken along the path, it turned to warm water which is not refreshing, unable to get river water was a problem, the crystal clean water was just out of reach.
Most definitely a gorgeous area to walk, I will be sure to do it again one day soon @birdsinparadise.
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The view is surely stunning @joanstewart!!
Too bad you have to missed the hike, but if the heat is too much I guess you made a wise choice of staying in maybe?
We actually walked around 2 to 3 kilometers along the river, never made the last one kilometer uphill back to where the vehicles were parked @joelai, heat got the better of me.
Ah, totally understand how the heat effects.
With the heat skipping the hike was probably a good cal but what amazing scenery and beauty there thanks for sharing it with us
Round trip walk would have been approximately 4 kilometers, I made around three before plonking down. Lovely area to walk, perhaps next time in cooler conditions return to take the beauty in with a different frame of mind.
Thats understandable the heat slows us down for sure in cooler weather it would be a lot more enjoyable i am sure
Some truly beautiful shots of that stunning scenery! Looks like a wonderful place to spend some time, though I can appreciate it much more in cooler conditions, too. Glad you got a little bit of a reprieve from the heat while you waited. That sun can be relentless, especially when you are engaged in physical activity!
Walking down to the river was extremely pleasant, it only became uncomfortable around mid-morning with no sign of a breeze in the valley. I would definitely go back to do the walk again @plantstoplanks it is a stunning area.
Never been that side of the Berg Lady Joan, but you are so right about the heat.
I followed a tribe of Elands for miles over berg and valleys once and was almost dead beat until the sudden coolness revived me.
Bad new today as the doc told me that the pain in my legs are caused by my spine disintegrating. Referred me to an orthopedic specialist.
Seems like no more long walks for me for a long time.
Blessings!
So sorry to hear it is spinal problem, perhaps the orthopedic specialist will have an answer and able to replace damaged disks. Older we get the more needs replacement from wear and tear unfortunately.
Making friends with all the wildlife around your new home you will have on-going visitors Stephen.
Thank you Lady Joan, I have no intention of spending my last days in a wheelchair and talking via email to the doctor today. I have a feeling that they will "fuse" the thing.
You are right as we have always been blessed with new visitors and the news must spread along the animal grapevine hahaha
Blessings!
Hope the doc has positive news, fusing together makes good sense, I have heard of hip bone being used to replace disks, no procedure is ever 100% fail proof, can only wish you the best that the right procedure is recommended.
Appointment for Friday the 8th of November Lady Joan and I have a CD of the scans, so will once again participate in the decisions.
1980, I had six operations after the bike prang and thankfully after the 3rd one, the orthopedic specialist decided to involve me in the process.
So, I am not going in out of the cold and if I don't like anything, I will opt for a second opinion.
The problem is that these guys are expensive and we don't have much money.
But we will see what we can do.
Blessings!
Your funds are gone before you even walk through the front door, sadly this is how medical has gone of late. Good to know you have all the information to present your own case and not end up being shoved around at huge cost Stephen.
So true my friend and we have still not recovered from the last operation.
They certainly make huge profits off the sick and only have to look at some of the billion rand head offices in Sandton to see where our money is going.
But then again who can survive without a medical aid in this country, even if it is a basic package?
Blessings!
What an amazing view!! I wish I was sitting there at the table, enjoying the beautiful nature.
First thing I did was get some cool water to drink (my bottled water was almost at boiling point I am sure), kicked my flip-flops off and put my feet onto the cold concrete base under the shaded area, brought my temperature down slowly but surely. The area is stunning @roselifecoach.
Haha... I can imagine how relief that must have been for you to get rid of that heat!
What a beautiful walk @joanstewart. Be careful about the heat, it can indeed catch up with you quickly. Water, water, water! Those mountains are simply incredible, love the names, they certainly do resemble the rooster comb, lol Looks like you had a wonderful vacay with family, thanks for sharing it with us
Enough water was taken along the path, it turned to warm water which is not refreshing, unable to get river water was a problem, the crystal clean water was just out of reach.
Most definitely a gorgeous area to walk, I will be sure to do it again one day soon @birdsinparadise.
That looks like such an incredibly beautiful place to visit!
Always interesting up in the mountains @wwwiebe