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There are hikes, and then there are hikes with the MacWilliam family. Last year Charlie and I went on our first hike with them. It was a fairly short hike that required a little bit of climbing. It was by far the most fun I've had while climbing Table Mountain. This year the hike that we climbed was on a scale of an entirely different magnitude.
The Du Toits mountain is a rather foreboding range in the Western Cape within direct view of the sea. The vegetation is primarily fynbos and the rest of the landscape consists of steep cliffs. The start of the hike is straight up a pretty steep grade. Thankfully, we started early enough that it was pretty cool during this portion of our adventure. It was probably the most physically exhausting part of the whole hike.
The entire hike took us up three peaks,and to about 1,500 meters above sea level. But the view was worth it!
There was quite a bit of scrambling over rocks, rock climbing and finding our way over cliffs. Thank goodness for the vegetation on certain portions of the hike. If it wasn't for such strong roots I think we all would have tumbled back down the mountain.
Charlie, enjoying a good climb.
I love this shot of Russell. This was toward the end of the hike when we had conquered the most difficult part of the climb. Just taking the world in.
In all, the hike took us about 10 hours. It ended with a cool stream and some of the best water I have ever tasted. Finally, a quick drive to the shop for an ice cream and a coke. What a perfect day. Thank you to the MacWilliam's for dragging us up and down that mountain. I loved it despite the fact that I couldn't walk for several days after. You are an incredibly strong family and I consider myself lucky to get a peek into your life of adventure.
The Du Toits mountain is a rather foreboding range in the Western Cape within direct view of the sea. The vegetation is primarily fynbos and the rest of the landscape consists of steep cliffs. The start of the hike is straight up a pretty steep grade. Thankfully, we started early enough that it was pretty cool during this portion of our adventure. It was probably the most physically exhausting part of the whole hike.
The entire hike took us up three peaks,and to about 1,500 meters above sea level. But the view was worth it!
There was quite a bit of scrambling over rocks, rock climbing and finding our way over cliffs. Thank goodness for the vegetation on certain portions of the hike. If it wasn't for such strong roots I think we all would have tumbled back down the mountain.
Charlie, enjoying a good climb.
I love this shot of Russell. This was toward the end of the hike when we had conquered the most difficult part of the climb. Just taking the world in.
In all, the hike took us about 10 hours. It ended with a cool stream and some of the best water I have ever tasted. Finally, a quick drive to the shop for an ice cream and a coke. What a perfect day. Thank you to the MacWilliam's for dragging us up and down that mountain. I loved it despite the fact that I couldn't walk for several days after. You are an incredibly strong family and I consider myself lucky to get a peek into your life of adventure.
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Great shots Sara! you do wonderful work!!!
(01.09.10)These are beautiful.
(01.09.10)Oh Please be careful
(01.09.10)Thank you! And don't worry Mary, we made it down.
(01.09.10)Wow! Again. be carefuf, I need a babysitter for my dogs.
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