TransNamib
Dimensions of a Desert
Gabi Christa and Uwe Scharf
Impressum
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©Gabi Christa and Uwe Scharf
Translated from German Version “TransNamib: Dimensionen einer Wüste”, published in 2010 and updated in 2015
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We regret to have to emphasise that we cannot be made liable for any inconveniences whatsoever. The trips described by us are adventure trips and may include certain risks.
Text: Gabi Christa
Appendix: Uwe Scharf
Pictures: Gabi Christa and Uwe Scharf
Translated from German: Tork Liebezeit 2015
Copy editing: Jane Dederick
ISBN e-book: 9783939792093
ISBN print: 9783939792086
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Contents
From Cape of Good Hope to the Orange River
Little Lie - Big Lie – Statistics
The declaration of the Sperrgebiets in the Namib Desert
Märchental Valley and Bogenfels Arc
Sperrgebiet 2, Lüderitz – Walvis Bay
Invisible Dimensions Dimensions of a Desert
Self-Confidence in the Dunes and the Weather
Fischersbrunn, Tsauchab Delta and Whale Cemetery
Ship wreck and Diamonds in the Desert
Grillenberger and a Cemetery in the Desert
“Edward Bohlen” and Captain Parow
Topnaar and !Nara near Sandwich Harbour
Salt in the Desert, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund
Elephants in the Desert, in Huab Valley
Lions in the Desert, in the Hoanib and Hoarusib
Social Affairs and Health Systems
Big Enemies, Small Enemies, the Independence Struggle