EDAN EXPERIENCE
21
March 2001
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Wednesday,
21st March (Human Rights Day) found Bushy, Pat, Mike, Margaret, Keith,
Graham, Jean, Graham, Grethe, Joan, Andrew, V, Warwick and Brenda driving to Kranskop
and heading for the Edan Experience. Arriving at the farm of Edsel and Anita, we were ushered on to the
verandah of their lovely home and whilst being treated to tea and scones were
told about the fauna and flora of the area and history of the Fort cherry
occupants during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Then piling into two vehicles we left for the start of the trail. Edsel,
who lead us on the trail showed us the deep trench of the fort – now a National Monument.
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At
first the trail wanders along the edge of the Escarpment and then winds down
through indigenous forest to the little stream about 400 m below. Once down at river level we headed upstream
passing sites being cleared for small private tented camps and eventually arriving
at the swimming pool and waterfall where some of the group had a refreshing dip
and then a leisurely lunch. This was
followed by the return trip along the river and passing our entry point headed
down through a beautiful gorge and later on to large smooth rock formations
where we sat and enjoyed the view.
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The
return back to the top was via the alternate “roped” route up a series of rocky
waterfalls and required some interesting manoeuvring to negotiate the various
hazards. The reluctant cragswoman amongst us was
needing all the help she could get from pushing, shoving, pulling, tugging
members – for which grateful thanks!
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The trail was really enjoyable and the tented sites would be an interesting option; and with more rungs on the rope ladders, at present designed for long-legged people, the direct route up would be a must for members looking for a bit of adventure.
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Brenda
Keating
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