Mokhotlong is a mountainous microcosm of subsistence farmers and shepherds in Eastern Lesotho. The Basotho are humble people who live according to tradition – they are known to believe that a blanket and a pocketknife are all one needs to survive. Today, the Sani Pass, which is the region's main point of entry from South Africa, is under the threat of becoming tarred. With tarred roads comes greater tourism, and with greater tourism comes the compromise of their long practiced customs... but Mokhotlong is one of the poorest regions in the country. Which is better? Development or non-development?
Great pictures Dave
ReplyDeleteI have been there too and found myself asking the same questions. Do we allow better facilities, in terms of infastructure, and so hopefully as a spin off of increased tourism better these peoples lives or do we try and keep the prestine community as it is. I suppose the choce lies with them.
Sipho
JHB
Have you ever been to Port St. John´s? Same story - it is pristine and has beautiful beaches wildlife, mountain trails and natural environment. Do we want development at the expense of nature there too?
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