The Dunes of Sossusvlei

Before leaving Namibia for Zimbabwe, we drove inland via dirt, salt and gravel roads many hours to reach Sossusvlei in the southern part of the Namib Desert in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The dunes reach over 1,000 feet and go on for miles and miles and miles. Our group (the hardy ones) climbed a lesser dune, but it was a tough slog in 90s heat and 80s humidity. I turned around shortly and changed from climber to photo documentarian, a much easier task. 

The colors of Sossusvlei are breathtaking -- soft sages, creamy golds and soft reds against a backdrop of the high sienna dunes under a brilliant blue sky. I have never seen the same color palette anywhere. Namibia is an extraordinarily beautiful piece of this earth, but hostile in every way. I loved being there.