Year in the Wild Blog

The weather in the Cederberg this week has been simply amazing. Clear skies, warm days, cool (sometimes chilly!) nights, snow on the highest peaks. The fynbos plants are rich in colour. The rivers are all flowing strongly. The water is the clearest and cleanest I’ve seen. I managed a swim in one of them near the farm of Driehoek – ICY!! Took me about two hours to warm up afterwards, but it was so worth it. We’re off to climb up to the famous Wolfberg Cracks tomorrow, then sleeping overnight on the top of the mountain at the Wolfberg Arch. Can’t wait.

Here are some photos from the past few days…I really hope that they capture some of the essence of these beautiful mountains. They are starting to feel like home now. I’m not sure I want to leave at the end of this week.

Maltese Cross resplendent in winter sun in Cederberg - South Africa

Approaching Maltese Cross in Cederberg - South Africa

View of Sneeuberg in Cederberg - South Africa

Maltese Cross with Sneeuberg in background - Cederberg - South Africa

Uitkyk Pass from Algeria to Driehoek - Cederberg - South Africa

The truly impressive Maltese Cross - Cederberg - South Africa

Frosty morning in Cederberg - South Africa

Frosty morning in Cederberg - South Africa

Grey Rhebok on the vlei near Driehoek in Cederberg - South Africa

Skilpad bessie bos near Pakhuis Pass in Cederberg - South Africa

Algeria Campsite in Cederberg - South Africa

View from Rietdak Cottage at Algeria in Cederberg - South Africa

Frost on rock - Cederberg - South Africa