Mmegi

From high peaks to Maletsunyane’s hot coals

Scenes from the mountains: The Maletsunyane Braai Festival in Semonkong was a delight to the senses
Scenes from the mountains: The Maletsunyane Braai Festival in Semonkong was a delight to the senses

With the words of one South African actor, “Me, I am a traveller. I cannot be in one place; I must travel to far places,” echoing in his ears, Mmegi travel writer, MOMPS RANKGATE, packed his bags last week and headed back to Lesotho for a unique experience

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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