For Christmas most of the volunteers that live in the North half of the country met up at a volunteers house in Katse. The place is a big tourist destination because of the dam and reservoir. The dam which was built in the 90’s supplies most of the water demand for Pretoria and Jo’burg in South Africa as well as a large amount of the electrical supply for Lesotho. The scenery in Katse is beautiful and we would joke that you would never guess that you were in Africa looking at the landscape.
The view from the top of the mountain above Katse village is incredible. The elevation changes are drastic. The location is completely supported by the dam and tourism business and the place has the feel of a ghost town. There is a segregated feel with the wealthy and touristy Katse Village and lodge next to the normal Basotho village.
It was a wonderful place to visit and a true Christmas under a Southern Sky with swimming, boat ride, camp fire, hiking, good food, and great friends.
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