Second time seeing one up here at 2200m, Troutbeck, Zimbabwe.
Trekking from Troutbeck to Honde Valley
August 2025. Well, walking from Troutbeck to Honde has been on my bucket list for quite some time – more so since I ‘discovered’ the high pass last year, 4km further south of Nyafaru – and this trip does not disappoint – just look at the sunrise on Day 2: And later in the day, … Continue reading
Worlds View Escarpment Route 2 Day 2 Ascending
Up early, pack, and a scenic walk through the trees and down from the camp site to the first houses at 1640 m. Great views west and then south to the imposing remote peak. Toyed with walking another 3 km to Sedze proper, for refreshments, but that would have meant an extra 6 km return … Continue reading
Worlds View Escarpment Route 1 Day 1 Descending
Luckily I was short on water and tramped on another 2 km or so, all the way to the official World’s View site (2275m) to fill up my 3 + 2 litres of water capacity. The Mudhara in charge told me about his own route down and assured me it was less steep than my … Continue reading
Building a concrete strip road up hill
It’s slightly trickier than you think it should be! Here goes: The starting point is the wooden ‘form’ (‘foroma’ locally). Easier to show than explain: Mr Tongai has his foot in one segment of one form, below Two parallel segments each 60 cm wide and 150 cm long – wood on its short side. Held … Continue reading
Silicone your sleeping pad – I’ll save you the trouble: don’t do it.
It just rubs off. BA Zoom UL with silicone – temporarily!
Eastern Highlander 