Sunrise Dreaming

I had to really force myself to get going because although I had woken at 6, I must have fallen asleep again and was awoken by the people asking if I was coming with them. So, it was quickly grab boots and camera, then leave. It took a while for my brain to click into photography mode.

The morning light was lovely and once more, there weren't the hordes of people we'd seen at sunset yesterday. A few, but doable. Probably because I was really still in sleep mode, I didn't take many photos on my phone, but I did get photos on my camera. Apologies.

After the sunset shoot it was time to break up the camp and we all helped to dismantle things and have them packed away. It didn't take all that long, then it was time to leave, but there was time to go and see the ancient rock paintings this area is known for.

You can't visit on your own and you must be taken to see them from the car park to where they are located, behind a locked fence. Upon arriving, there are no signs of the artwork because the bright sun overwhelms them, and that is why the guide used a cloth or jacket to create shade. You could clearly see them then.

The paintings were created between 2000 and 4000 years ago and depict various aspects of life, including the animals and hunting, etc. There are also drawings that point towards important landmarks or features, such as the direction to find water. I gather a lot of the paintings have been damaged by tourists, so it's great they now have restricted access. We all enjoyed seeing them, though if we were here for longer, there are better examples hidden amongst the rocks, but you need a guide to show you where they are.

Now it's time to travel to our next location, but not before a stop at the entrance to the campsite for breakfast. This wasn't all that great, to be honest, and the coffee was the worst I'd had in Namibia. It was better than nothing, though.Read more