Quite a Discovery - Clarens
From my last couple of posts, I wrote about our Festive season trip to South Africa (from Mozambique) to Visit family. On our return trip I decided to visit and stay for two nights at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, where one have to pass through this beautiful town called Clarens.
The small town of Clarens is situated at the foothill of its attractive
feature, the Maloti Mountain. It offers beautiful natural surroundings of many
things, such as another of its famous mountains, the Rooiberge
Clarens is an artists' haven with many well-known artists either living in
or frequenting the village, with many art galleries scattered around the
village square and the town. The tranquil village ambience combined with scenic
views and a mild climate makes has made Clarens a popular getaway for city
dwellers from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban, among other places.
Clarens is known for its spectacular sandstone mountains and wonderful climate;
it is one of the most picturesque spots in South Africa and has recently been
acclaimed as the best Trout Fishing waters in South Africa.
Clarens has become know as the “Jewel of the Free State” - rich in beauty,
with an aura of peace and tranquility. Clarens is endowed with more trees than
most other Free State towns - the fresh, light green willows and colourful
blossoms of the many fruit trees are an unforgettable sight in spring time;
whilst the magnificent autumn shades of the lombard poplars attract artists,
photographers and nature lovers. The town is known for the many Art and Craft
shops which offer the visitor a wide range of curios and original artwork.
Another feature which adds to the picturesque atmosphere of the village is the
many sandstone buildings. The popular Golden Gate National Park is located in
the near vicinity of Clarens, and the area attracts many visitors.
The Golden Gate Highlands National Park with
its sandstone formations and cliffs is 17 km from Clarens. It is part of
the scenic Highlands Route and is surrounded by mountains. The Rooiberge is the
range encompassing the village, whilst further towards the southeast are the
Maluti Mountains in shades of purple and blue.
The Photos
Made the following photos with the magical FUJI X-T1 | XF35mm f 1.4 R, Beacause this is such a Quaint little town I decided to shoot with the "FUJI CLASSIC CHROME" film simulation.
Please click on the photos to enjoy in full screen
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| Who remembers this? |
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| Windmills |
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| Children of South African |
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| Cactus |
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