Today Adam and I got to go see some ancient cave paintings of the Bushman people! We left early in the morning when it was cold and rainy out, drove 2.5 hours, and arrived in the Drakensberg Mountains. By the time we got there it was neither cold nor rainy so my hat, scarf, jacket, long sleeve shirt, and jeans were quite out of place!
We had to hike about 45 minutes to get to the start of the tour spot. We waited awhile for our guide and climbed a few trees and rocks in the mean time. Our guide came and we went up to look at the paintings. They were really incredible. I was surprised they looked as good as they did after so many years. Also the Bushmen were amazing artists. There was a lot of detail and everything looked so meticulously done.
After looking at the paintings we hiked down to a stream to eat lunch and splash around in. The scenery around us was absolutely breathtaking. The colors on the mountains and the way everything was shaped was amazing. I'm constantly in awe of God's creation here.
The whole day was really a good experience.
In the bus all bundled up!
Right before our hike
Hand holding candid ;)
Our group on the trail with the mountains looming in the background
The trees were really unique
Adam and I waiting for our guide
Kat and I after climbing a huge rock formation
Bushman Paintings (Double-click to get a closer up view)
The caves were filled with them
The bushmen painted themselves with large buttocks' because it is a characteristic unique to their people group
Can you see the dark coiled snake?
Adam and I by the stream
Eating lunch!
Chill-axing on the rocks
Beautiful!
One of my favorite pictures so far
Adam and I hiking back
Another one of my favs
I love the way they gently slope
Brittany and I about to get on the bus (she is hilarious! Adam and her get into it everyday)
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