In order for some of us Irish here at 43 Air School to sample the great South African outdoors, our head of ground school ‘LT’ decided to bring us to a Game Reserve in Kasoga, about forty minutes drive away from Port Alfred. We set off from the air school at noon in LT’s VW van, most of us with a good few litres of water in our rucksack as we expected our small hike not to be that small. Some of us are not as fit as LT you know!
When we got to our destination we immediately got going walking down one of the valley tracks headed by LT with the rest of us following in one-by-one behind. The terrain was mostly good with just a few areas of rocky patches where you had to watch your footing. Everyone of course watching out for any nasty creatures on route. Before long we reached a small lake where we took a breather, took in the view and found out who need that extra water! No name’s will be given here.
We motored on and came to another small lake where there was a small wooden dock and a raft floating beside it. Without hesitation Sheena jumped onboard and starting paddling out. Due to the width of the raft Sheena found it difficult to paddle on both sides and she ended up pretty much going round in circles. She eventually got back to shore to get a shipmate. Scott kindly obliged who literally jumped on board and consequently took on some water. Luckily the raft stayed afloat and off they went to do a length of the lake.This allowed the rest of the group to sit back, relax, and take on some refreshment…crisps and chocolate are refreshing aren’t they?
At the end of the hike LT drove us to ‘Rock Bottom’ which is a ‘Boma’ at the bottom of a gorge. It was an amazing place beside a natural pool at the bottom of the gorge with beds to sleep up to twelve people and a huge open fire to cook the brai. Gareth and Sarah-Louise got comfortable on the swinging chairs while Norman tried to get the fire going from some smoldering ashes from the previous occupants, and he succeeded…with the help of some matches. Clare, David, Rick and Sheena got busy collecting sticks to add to the fire so the braii could get going as soon as possible. It’s amazing how the hunger makes people work harder.
While the braii was getting prepared Sheena and Clare took the two inflatable ringings and head out in the pool, fully clothed! This proved interesting for Clare who decided to wear white! After a change of clothes the brai got under way with everyone having their fill of steak, roast potatoes, sweet corn, LT’s wife’s homemade bread and for desert delicious braii cooked stewed apple and yoghurt…yummy!
By this time it was dark and the stars were glistening. LT brought us out into the open to have a better look at the various star formations and the milky-way through his binoculars. We also got shown Jupiter with its three moons. An absolutely amazing sight. Thank ypu LT.David Higgins
When we got to our destination we immediately got going walking down one of the valley tracks headed by LT with the rest of us following in one-by-one behind. The terrain was mostly good with just a few areas of rocky patches where you had to watch your footing. Everyone of course watching out for any nasty creatures on route. Before long we reached a small lake where we took a breather, took in the view and found out who need that extra water! No name’s will be given here.
We motored on and came to another small lake where there was a small wooden dock and a raft floating beside it. Without hesitation Sheena jumped onboard and starting paddling out. Due to the width of the raft Sheena found it difficult to paddle on both sides and she ended up pretty much going round in circles. She eventually got back to shore to get a shipmate. Scott kindly obliged who literally jumped on board and consequently took on some water. Luckily the raft stayed afloat and off they went to do a length of the lake.This allowed the rest of the group to sit back, relax, and take on some refreshment…crisps and chocolate are refreshing aren’t they?
At the end of the hike LT drove us to ‘Rock Bottom’ which is a ‘Boma’ at the bottom of a gorge. It was an amazing place beside a natural pool at the bottom of the gorge with beds to sleep up to twelve people and a huge open fire to cook the brai. Gareth and Sarah-Louise got comfortable on the swinging chairs while Norman tried to get the fire going from some smoldering ashes from the previous occupants, and he succeeded…with the help of some matches. Clare, David, Rick and Sheena got busy collecting sticks to add to the fire so the braii could get going as soon as possible. It’s amazing how the hunger makes people work harder.
While the braii was getting prepared Sheena and Clare took the two inflatable ringings and head out in the pool, fully clothed! This proved interesting for Clare who decided to wear white! After a change of clothes the brai got under way with everyone having their fill of steak, roast potatoes, sweet corn, LT’s wife’s homemade bread and for desert delicious braii cooked stewed apple and yoghurt…yummy!
By this time it was dark and the stars were glistening. LT brought us out into the open to have a better look at the various star formations and the milky-way through his binoculars. We also got shown Jupiter with its three moons. An absolutely amazing sight. Thank ypu LT.David Higgins
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