From high peaks to Maletsunyane’s hot coals
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 110 Views |
Scenes from the mountains: The Maletsunyane Braai Festival in Semonkong was a delight to the senses
As a travel enthusiast, whenever an opportunity arises to go on tour, I never hesitate to jump at the chance of a new experience. Exploring new places is my passion. With that, I found myself on another trip to Lesotho where I have been several times, most often as part of expeditions involving avid hikers on treacherous trails like the King Moshoeshoe Walk, which I participated in last March.
However, the call from the Mountain Kingdom this time had a different tone, marking a new chapter in my life, one of relaxation and indulgence rather than physical endurance.
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