Well we are now at Hazyview after having 3 nights in Lesotho. As I didn't know much about it and couldn't find very much information about it I only set aside 3-4 nights there.

It is a stunning country and the scenery is the most spectacular you will see anywhere. We started by leaving Golden Gate Highland N.P. and driving to the border post of Caledonspoort in the north.

We then carried on up to the Katse Dam - my God what a road it took us hours and we got up to over 3000m in height through some of the passes. Apparently they say that even the low lying areas in Lesotho are over 1000m high! That will give you some idea of the heights you are travelling around.

The drives are absolutely amazing, tiring and hard going, but well worth it. We had a tour of the dam the following morning which was extremely interesting and it seems that only the first phase has been completed. The second phase has been given the go ahead and should be completed in 2015 I think they said.

It is a huge dam and the wall is about 284m high (I think I remember correctly). It was a huge project and nows provides the power for Lesotho as well as water to Gauteng Provence in SA.

We then travelled across the country with the roads not as good (the main road to Katse Dam is the best as it needed to be, to be able to truck in all the equipment and machinery to undertake the making of the dam). Nevertheless the views were just as stunning. The changes in weather as you travel through this country is quite awesome, getting colder as you get higher and also quite often wetter and then very hot in the lower reaches and sheltered regions.

We got to Roma about 5pm and stayed at the Trading Post Guest House, an absolute little gem of a place with fantastic staff, a big thanks to Jenny for all of the information as well.

We had a lovely dinner (my cooking again) and meet a lovely couple who have just adopted a wee boy from Lesotho. Had an early night as it had been two pretty long and tiring driving days.

Next day we went on a guided walk to see the dinosaur footprints and also learnt a bit about the Basuto way of life and culture. Very interesting and nice to get out for a walk.

We invited Mike & Laura (the couple from Canada) to join us for a potjie for dinner as we need to try and use up most of our food as we will be staying in lodges for about the next 10 days. Had a lovely dinner , good conversation and great company.

Mike & Laura we hope things are going along well with the final adoptation processes (i.e. passport etc).

We started out early yesterday morning from Lesotho to make the big trek north towards Kruger N.P. We got to the Maseru Bridge border post quite quickly and the Lesotho side was super easy. Next step the SA side which took about 30-45 minutes - oh joy! Finally got away and started the long trek north.

It was a good drive most of the way as we stayed off the main N roads and took the R roads. We only had one big hold up about 20km from Nelspruit which was about 20 minutes at the stop/go man due to road works.

We arrived to our hotel about 7.15pm last night and had dinner a few drinks and then I managed to catch up on the Super 14 results and went to bed.

Well today was meant to be one of my most exciting days as we were going to be doing the Panorama Route which I have wanted to do for years and wouldn't you know it - the fog/low cloud came down and seemed to stay day.

We started out towards The Pinnacle, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. We got to God's Window and the cloud was enveloping the car park, so we drove own towards Blyde River Canyon and saw the Potholes - loads of water and very cool. We tried to to call back in at Wonder View and God's Window, but the cloud was still everywhere.

Leanne we saw one of your trucks at Graskop this morning. I suspect the pax didn't get to see much either. I managed to watch the Crusaders v's Hurricanes this morning which was great - first rugby I've seen in ages.

Well I will now update this post and then download the new photos and then try to put some on for you all.

Love and hugs to all xxx