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Standing at the top of Madonna pass. The Madonna and her Worshippers are the set of fluted basalt columns emerging from from the pass. Further back are two prominent peaks known as the Mnweni Needles. In the distance there are some rounded peaks known as the Puddings. To the right of the Needles a plateau is visble. The big, prominent column behind the plateau is called Mponjwane. It is connected via small neck quite some scramble down from the main escarpment. It is a classic rock climb on basalt rock. Some smoke arises from the steep edges about one third down. This is probably due to a lightning strike igniting dry brush. #MountainMonday #hiking #wanderlust #drakensberg #mnweni #southafrica