Millstream

Lake Millstream and an early morning coffee before walking.

After a two year break, we are back at a well-loved place, our timeshare at Millstream near Dullstroom.

I have been so looking forward to getting here and also excited about walking along the wonderful paths.

There are well laid out trails between the dams with nice elevation changes too. The farm is on the high altitude grasslands of Mpumalanga with an average height of 1800m. The highest point on the farm is 2000m which gets the heart rate up nicely.

We are able to get up close and watch the zebras, blesbok and springbuck along the way and the late summer wild flowers are still lovely to see.

The perimeter walk is close to 10km and what  a pleasure to walk in the fresh cool air and have the place almost to ourselves.

This reminds my why I love walking and why I am pushing myself to be prepared for the Ultra Walk in August.

• Walking log: 12th March

Early morning coffee and a rusk before walking from Unit 12, up and over the ridge, along the 'Serengeti Plains' and around the farm. Felt wonderful to be walking.

Brian Dawes joined us for the morning walk.

Millstream Walking Trails

Total kilometres to date: 414

Afternoon walk around Lake Millstream with Di Dawes watching the egrets coming in to roost in the reeds.

Total kilometres to date: 416

• Walking log: 13th March

Another beautiful morning, foot on the path and walked the same route in reverse.

Walking companions: Bri and Di Dawes.

Total kilometres to date: 426

Morning swim and sauna.

After the thunderstorm, took a sunset solo walk.

Total kilometres to date: 430