Horse Riding Through the Drakensberg

Second weekend in South Africa. Yesterday we took a trip to the doctors because we had to get Christina a tetanus jab. Spike got a bit boisterous again, naughty Spike. He might end up on the braai at this rate. It was also the day after the night before, so there were a few sore heads. The doctors surgery was literally the doctors house, and it was strange seeing a sign on the door that said "This is a cash only practise".

Today was the fun day, we went horse riding in the Drakensberg Mountains and it was amazing. We got to canter which is something I have never done on a horse before and it was fab. It was only £15 for two hours too. The weather was beautiful and made the mountains look even more spectacular. My horse was called Chief and he was great, although he was keen to eat and drink a lot bless him, and I got the hang of the reins for the first time ever. I have a bit of a sore bum, but it was well worth it and I really want to do it again. Carolynn (our volunteer co-ordinator) was telling me that down in Cape Town there is a place where you can go horse riding on the beach. Going to have to add that to my list.

Anyway thank you to the people at uShaka Horse trails, I had a great day. If anyone goes to the Drakensberg in this part of the region look them up.

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On the way back we stopped at a little shopping village made up of mud huts and there were loads of little craft places. Mum could have been there for hours! I could have spent so much on jewellery, but I was good and only brought one pair of earrings. We then had dinner at a lovely restaurant and we all had milkshakes, apart from Leanne. For about £13 I had a milkshake, a main, a soft drink and a pudding! I wish I could eat out like that back home.

Our first view of the mountains.

You wouldn't think you were in Africa.

 

Saddling Up. This turns out to be my horse.

The scenery was absolutely stunning.

Breath taking even.

I now fancy one of those holiday's where you can be a cowboy on a ranch in the states for a week.

I did say "wow" quite a few times.

The camera doesn't do this justice.

Nicole with Zoro.

Me with Chief.

Christina with Cleo.

Leanne with Firefly.

This was our guide. No riding hat for him.

Me and Chief again.

I missed the boat, but they do water sports on the lake.

Christina and Cleo again.

Me and Chief back at the ranch. I might have to get some lessons when I get back to the UK.

Leanne and Firefly.