Thursday, October 16, 2008

Northern Namibia photos

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skeleton coast

nature cruise on Walvis Bay



one of the people-friendly seals(a bit too use to the tourist), but neat seeing them up close they jump right up into the boats looking for a free handout of fish





Krystal Museum, oh how I'd love to have that collection

old german colonial buildings in Swakopmund





ancient pictographs in rocky overhang

approaching storm clouds, causing road washouts



a little piece of heaven - Grootberg lodge-one of my favorite spots

first elephant I saw on Grootberg/Klip River scenic drive

visit to the Himba people (women cover themselves
from head to toe in ochre clay)




night drive to see the lions feasting at Mt. Etjo Lodge

a few animals from Mt Etjo safari game drive










Wednesday, October 15, 2008

pics while touring southern Namibia

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edge of the kalahari desert and the quiver tree forest





fish river canyon area



kolmanskop deserted diamond mining town

huge jellyfish, see my footprint

namib nat'l park, yes I did make it to the top of one of the dunes

springbok and oryx, lots and lots all over namibia