Swaziland Hike
85.2 kms, 4 Days D ay 1: First impressions of Swaziland 18.1 kms, May 3, 2016 The Traveler reaches the border of South Africa and Swaziland. Here, the Traveler will enjoy yet another hassle-free, visa-free entry. Not only that, but here, instead of being asked for a “gift” when you enter—you are offered a gift: a condom! Uh... OK... the Traveler wonders what this says about “tourism” to Swaziland... The Traveler is actually quite impressed by what his first impression of the country. Expecting to find poverty and misery in this poor, tiny country, he actually finds a modern highway the winds through a beautiful gorge. In fact it looks about as developed as the wealthy country of South Africa that surrounds it. He reaches Mbabane, the country's capital, nestled in a mountain valley and finds this diminuitive capital surprisingly modern as well. Here you find several modern shop...