Lekker old Lesotho

Having lived in Bloemfontein for close to four decades, I had the privilege of getting to know Lesotho extremely well. I have seen the progress and development over the years, which admittedly is a good thing, but it does mean that some of the Mountain Kingdom’s magic has sadly been lost.

One of the developments that makes me somewhat nostalgic is the tarring of the road from Sani Pass to Mokhotlong. This once magical drive through scenic valleys next to little streams is all gone now. Sadly, the Sani Pass – as we know and love it today – is constantly undergoing changes, all in the name of progress. One can only hope it does not lose all of its charm.

There are not many "old roads" remaining in Lesotho, and the ones that are left are not well-known. Fortunately, I can remember a lot of those little back roads and pieces of paradise. People that know me will know that I am not into doing routes and trips