Also known as Deadvlei. My trip to Namibia was inspired by photographs I had seen of this area and wanted to go and take my own photos.. ;-). Over 800 years ago the trees thrived in this area because water existed. With climate change the area dried up and the movement of dunes in the surrounding area blocked the river water from gaining access. The trees petrified and because it is so dry in this area normal decomposition did not take place.
There are quite a few tourists running around. The tour company drops you off in an area and you get on a desert bus that drives through the sand to a parking on the outskirts of doodvlei. You then walk about 30mins rather slow to doodvlei meaning anyone can make it ;-).
I was horrified when I saw a tourist fill a bottle with the sand.. so much sand you may say but in this day and age to actually want to take part of a heritage area back with you to get thrown out in years to come.. I was shocked.. The coral reefs have been slowly killed off by foragers. We have understanding, we read and yet still we don’t care. There is no one standing around/security to make sure that trees aren’t broken etc.. One day I hope..
Stark and beautiful in a sad way. I hope the tourist gets caught in customs !
So do I hope she gets caught.. 😉
Looks like another planet.
Yes almost like a movie set.. 😉
It’s an extraordinary sight, isn’t it? I’ve seen photos before and been equally amazed. 🙂 🙂
There are some beautiful shots out there.. 😉
Wonderful shots, Lisa. I’ve never been to Namibia, but have seen many photos. Cee is right. It really does look like another planet. 😯
It is such a great short break when you are in SA.. 😉
I’ll bear that in mind. 🙂
In Sardinia they fine you for taking the beach sand!
They should start fining people here too.. ;-(
Looks an amazing place to visit.
Been wanting to visit for a while.. so different..
Wow – a different kind of beautiful!
It certainly is.. 😉
Otherwordly, like an alien planet!
It certainly is.. needs to be a star wars place..
An amazing wonder of nature’s life cycle this place is. Wonderful snaps, Lisa 🙂
You go such interesting places. I hadn’t even heard of this.
Awesome photos. Another world indeed!