Four Days In Namibia
Jul 29, 2017, 1:27 pm
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Wow! Amazing photos, those from the helicopter were amazing! Actually, I am tempted to download the starry sky and keep it as a screensaver.
I know I am repeating myself, but... what about a book ??
I know I am repeating myself, but... what about a book ??
Jul 30, 2017, 12:33 am
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. You'll definitely have to head to Namibia. The heli-flight is a great option too to see some amazing scenery.. Yes, it was an amazing trip to a very beautiful part of Africa. Will have to head back!. Bummer about the car crash, I can see how easy it would be to lose control on the gravel roads.. The helicopter flight was super fun, especially with the lack of doors, had to make sure I held on to the camera though! Still have to do a book, perhaps when I get sick of all this travelling. . The walk up the dune wasn't too far, maybe 20-30 minutes. It wasn't too hot at 7am in the morning. At midday almost no one was climbing due to the heat though. As far as I know the QE2 is effectively mothballed at the moment.
Jul 30, 2017, 7:33 am
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Amazing TR - I'm blown away by how much you saw and did in a short period of time. Would you have wanted to spend more time there? The landscape was very surreal. I assume you've seen the Tattooine-like Toscana (Italia) landscape when driving? Thanks so much for the TR.
Jul 30, 2017, 2:11 pm
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Wow, another amazing report and photos, Daniel. It looks like you had a great trip and very cool to see photos from your drone. How high do you typically fly this?
Thank you for sharing!
Matthew (757)
Thank you for sharing!
Matthew (757)
Aug 1, 2017, 12:15 am
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. Yes, we certainly saw alot in our short time there. We would have liked to see the north and the bits of the south we missed, if only we had unlimited vacation time!. The DJI drone's are electronically limited to a height of 500 metres. There are often safety regulations though that are far lower, e.g. it is 120 metres in the UAE.. I'm sure hauteboy is planning another adventure at the moment!Mmmmmm, so thats why it tasted so great
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Aug 3, 2017, 1:54 am
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Aug 3, 2017, 11:40 am
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The dunes in Namibia were red due to iron, which is pretty unique. As we got closer to the coast the sand was a more typical yellow color.
Aug 3, 2017, 11:05 pm
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Another great trip report. That was quite the bruising trip down; all that way from ADD in a B737 and a SAA narrow body although I am sure that the helicopter ride from Sesriem made up for it. Those dune photographs were spectacular, as were the aerial ocean photos.
Aug 4, 2017, 12:54 am
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Another fantastic trip report from you Daniel!
I've read a few other TRs on trips to Namibia but you seem to capture a different side of it to those I've previously read. And your photos are, as always, amazing especially with the addition of your new toy!
I've read a few other TRs on trips to Namibia but you seem to capture a different side of it to those I've previously read. And your photos are, as always, amazing especially with the addition of your new toy!
