Day 34 - Quiver Tree to Gondwana Park via Klein Karas Mountains (26/10)

Goodbye forest (you won't be shocked to hear that we completely missed the pre-6am sunrise). The sun was in full swing by the time we made it to the "Giants' Playground" of huge balanced stones (apparently left after the sediment which acted as mortar has been blown/washed away) - reminds us a bit of Zimbabwe (but it's a poor imitation - we've been spoiled!)

Our stock-up/refuel spot is Keetmanshoop (somewhat smaller than expected given this is the gateway from S Africa) - at least it has a cathedral and former German East Africa PO.

Last sighting of B1 for a while as we turn onto DR ("Dirt Road"?!) 608 for 118km of rollercoaster gravel, sand

could easily be Colorado or Arizona.

The purpose of coming down here is the canyon of Namibia's longest river, the Fish River which (though a bit smaller than the Grand Canyon - it's not even the biggest canyon in Africa apparently, that's in Ethiopia) is supposed to be spectacular.  We'll see tomorrow