The weather was mild with not a cloud in sight. At the 7km mark, we came across a rock pool with a waterfall. Some team members took advantage of having a cool dip in this beautiful setting while the rest enjoyed vital snacks. We finally reached the Bloukrans River crossing 6 hours after our early morning start. Feelings and thoughts of adrenaline, anxiety and uncertainty were present knowing this would be a challenging task. There was no time to waste as the tide was rising.
We all made it safely over the crossing, but there is no doubt that it was an anxiety-provoking experience with some bumps and bruises along the way. Lunch after that was a very quiet one with members processing and acknowledging the huge relief and accomplishment that just occurred. We continued our journey up a steep rocky climb with a hair-raising ledge. This section of the trail demanded both fancy footwork and a solid grip. We made our way up and down the mountainous coastline with our legs starting to feel the burn. We then safely reached our destination at Andre's hut.