South Africa and Lesotho Day 8: Thaba Bosiu

Today we said goodbye to Casa Tumi. Our host, Mary, suggested we stop by the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village on our way back to South Africa. This national monument offers a chance to see some of Lesotho’s history and culture.

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho · by Lisa Rozmyn

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho · by Lisa Rozmyn

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho · by Lisa Rozmyn

Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Motloang, Lesotho

Maseru, Lesotho · by Lisa Rozmyn

After Thaba Bosiu, we made our way to the border. We were hoping to cross quickly and take photos of the landscape on our way to Bloemfontein, but … alas … that was not to be.

I’m kind of stunned at how inefficient the South African border crossing was. It took three hours — three hours! — in line for what turned out to be a very basic formality: an entry stamp in our passports. (There was no obvious inspection or other inquiry about our travels.) Once through that line, we were at risk of missing our flight, so there was no time for photo stops.

We’re now safely back in Cape Town after an evening flight and looking forward to some more fun adventures in our remaining time in South Africa.