I really like these trail markers in Malolotja Nature Reserve. A lot of fun -- though the reserve is huge and I would certainly be afraid of getting lost -- even with these trail markers.Trail markers made out of stone are called "cairns." The Swazis call them this too, which must be a leftover from British culture and language.
Malolotja is part of the Swaziland National Trust Commission system. It is located in the upper northwest of the Kingdom and is in the "highveld" -- meaning it is mainly grasslands on high hills. The reserve is known for its flora and fauna and I am looking forward to going back -- for a short walk.
JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT: What do the words "flora" and "fauna" mean? Who uses these words?
In the distance you see a mountain range called the Ngwenya. This word means "crocodile" in Siswati, and is also the name of the area around the small mountain, and the border post into South Africa. The mountain is called Ngwenya, because Swazis think the mountain looks like a crocodile.
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