A Return to the Eastern Highlands

Recently I returned to the lovely Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.

Wouldn't you just love to have this view?

While (re)visiting the cozy Frog and Fern Cottages, we hiked into Chimanimani once again.

The Chimanimani Mountains are just so stunning and form part of the boundary between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

We may have paused in our beautiful hike to freak out at THIS exact point. 

Um, seriously, a tarantula crossing the path? Holy moly, freak out!

Here's another shot of the guy. Definitely do not like spiders, definitely do not like large, dangerous, hairy ones...

We hiked up toward Bridal Veil Falls and the scenery was just so lovely.

Reaching the falls area.

Sneak peek of the next post: the Bridal Veils Falls!

Chimanimani: Frog & Fern Cottages

After lunch here, we arrived at the Frog & Fern Cottages in Chimanimani, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe.

The cottages were so cozy (especially with a roaring fire) and tucked into the Chimanimani mountains.

The cottage's stairs.

The main area, ready for dinner.

One of the loft beds.

Two of the cottages.
Such a different feel from some of the places I stayed in West Africa!

One of the cottage's outside lounging areas.

Our cottage.  Such a wonderful little escape!

For more information on the Frog & Fern Cottages!