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Hiking seems to be the latest craze in South Africa so hiking it was over the long weekend. I suppose it seems logical considering the close proximity that we are to Mt Kilimanjaro...

After spending Saturday night with some local South African's (we were the only expats for once!) at Paul's birthday braai & bonfire, we headed to Suikerbosrand on Sunday with our weekend companions of Soph, Ga and Tim.

It was a typical highveld winters day. Warm & sunny during the day (24c), however freezing after dark. We set up camp and immediately settled into some ciders and played French cricket enjoying the rays of the warm sun. Definitely a perk of living in Johannesburg!

We made a delicious potkjie for dinner and had some fun times around the camp fire. The temperature continued to plummet eventually forcing us to bed. When we woke in the morning the car was recording -2c! Ouch.... sooo cold but luckily our sleeping bags are good.

We hiked within the nature reserve amongst the supposed game on Monday, however unfortunately we saw no game! Bit disappointing, but great hiking the 11.5km rocky & hilly route in our new hiking boots. On a clear day the hike would have stunning views of the Johannesburg skyline.

Soph & Tim enjoying cider's around the fire

Frost in the morning- 2c!

Jen, Ga & Soph hiking at Suikerbosrand

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