Track up the mountains, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The Scottish were gonna leave very early, around 6 am today. That didn’t happen due to cloud cover over the peaks.
Another’s captivating morning at Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
However, it looked promising a short while after sunrise. The sun came up behind the mountains, not quite as dramatic as yesterday.
Breakfast guide for the Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The guides and porters enjoyed an entertaining breakfast in the sun. A very happy bunch, one could hear them laughing and talking for a while yesterday. Even Nenani was smiling.
Creek and valley below, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
I walked down the creek for some early morning shots of water, mountain sun, and valley.
Creek and Mulanje Mountains above, Malawi
It cleared up nicely, blue skies and sunshine.
Rock pools above The Valley. Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The Scotts were on their way. I was a bit jealous about a clear day on the peak, but looking back, Nature couldn’t have displayed more spectacular than yesterday.
Clear view over to Mt. Sapitwa, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
With sunny days, I made most of the opportunity on our way to ‘Chambe Hut’.
Plant growth on a tree, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
A comparable easy hike, halfway back the way we came a few days back.
Alpine colour, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The sunlight giving depth in colour of plants and flowers.
Malawian sunflower, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The purple sunflower, in particular, seems to thrive and display colourful around here.
Even flowerless plants can look spectacular with right sun angle, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Other plants thriving here as well, giving away distinctive patterns in sunlight.
Clear skies brighten all colours and features, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Paths looked more dramatic towards the mountains, boulders up and down the track.
Clouds sweeping in from the east, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
The diverse ecosystem changed from time to time. A few pockets had lush, subtropical areas.
Moss covered trees high above, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Moss covered trees overlooking valleys, fern covered landscape located in higher, more exposed areas.
High above Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Nenani took a few photos of me on a large boulder, holding my stick. We had a pretty cruisy day, I think he got a bit bored at times? Still not smiling much, he just seems to be worlds away.
Looking towards Mt. Sapitwa covered in clouds, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
By now, clouds moved in from the east, engulfing higher peaks. Looking quite dramatic along some peaks near and far, the clouds moved in fair speed. Guess the Scotts weren’t too lucky with their view after all.
‘Chambe Hut’ was visible from a long way out. What looked like a mountain resort from far, was the sleeping accommodation for the nursery group, planting and growing pine trees.
Mt. Chambe pine tree nursery, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
They come up for 2 weeks, before alternate with the next group. Good to see Eco agriculture around Mulanje Mountains.
A familiar flower in Southern Africa, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Some colourful flowers grew near the creek, some I had seen on Madagascar before. I chilled in the on and of afternoon sun for a while, just enjoyed peace and tranquility. Bliss.
Pretty in purple, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
Two young Dutch friends arrived later, who just finished a mountain bike ride through Malawi with 20 other cyclists. ‘Plan Holland’ organised with ‘Plan Malawi’ a charity bicycle run to raise awareness about teenage marriage here in Malawi. An outstanding achievement, an impressive result.
Starry starry night, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
I took a few starry photos later. With lower elevation, the sky didn’t blink as bright.
Tea pot Bush TV, Mulanje Mountains, Malawi
A nice hot cuppa ‘native’ Peppermint tea warmed me up nicely. I sat around and watched bush tv for a while longer.
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