Namib Poo Purri of Pix...

Just when you thought the Namib was devoid of carbon-based lifeforms...

Coming home from Dead Vlei, we spotted this family of ostriches (Struthio camelus australis) surfing down a sand dune.

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) at sunset.

Beetle bug in sand. Damn those bugs. They're going to outlast us all.

Hey look what we found! Acanthosicyos horridus, commonly called the Nara plant! Protected by horrific sharp spines (2-3 cm), the succulent Nara melon (approx. 15 cm in diameter) is an important source of sustenance for wildlife (eg. Gemsbok) and people (the indigneous Topnaar) alike. This particular melon is a bit raw still and caused a horrifying burning sensation in my mouth. Holy forbidden fruit, my friends...

Ok, I had to sneak in another dead tree picture. I love that one in the background.