Walvis Bay to Solitaire
The wind came up during the night again and by morning our camp site was uncomfortably dusty. We left promptly after a brief granola breakfast and headed inland. Sand blew across the road in strong gusts, reducing visibility and slowing,our progress.
We were heading east into the mountains and towards the Namib-Naukluft NP.
The pavement ended before long and we endured a few hours of the most uncomfortable washboard ever. Still, the scenery was amazing as we went from the coastal plains into the mountains.
I am reading a book called 'the sheltering desert' by Henno Martin, which describes this area. The book is a true story of two geologists who disappeared into this desert during WW2 and survived in this harsh environment for several years.
Our next camp was at a lovely guest farm in a place aptly named Solitaire. Of course the guest farm is lovely, a welcome oasis with fabulous views across this broad landscape.
Again, photos will be posted!
Our next destination is Sesrium, in the NP. We are unlikely to find any WIFI for a few days..
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