Grasskop and the Blyde River

Hi everyone! What a gorgeous day for a bike ride. Here is Marie, getting ready for her ride and Pepe and I were on the other bike. Both Suzuki 650's, for all your motorcycle enthusiasts. We left around 8 for about a 3 hour ride to Grasskop, up in the mountains.











Along the way, we saw lichen on mountains in shades of green and yellow. It made a spectacular view. Then we went through a tunnel that went into a mountain and out the other side. The scenery changed from hot and steamy to cooler. There were fertile valleys growing lemon and orange trees, tobacco and pine in the higher elevation.

The mountains were very craggy with blue skies above.

Then we came to the Blyde River. It was an enormous site with blue water transversing the mountains on both sides.

The three rondalvos, or three round mountains, were eroded by the wind and rain. Millions of years ago, these mountains were tall and the river ran through at the top.

The next stop was called the Potholes. They are a natural formation with water pouring through sandstone. The resulting features are waterfalls and smooth round areas with water gushing through. It is an awesome site.

Here you can see the bridges and water at least 300' below.

We rode back at 100 miles an hour to beat the rain. The roads were a bit slick at the end, so we slowed down and got wet! We arrived home, hot, tired and with achy butts! We went swimming which felt wonderful and had a glass of wine to top off the evening. Great day!

Love,

Kerry