fish river canyon and ai-ais hot springs

the fish river canyon --------------------------------- nasty looking creature, attempting suicide









our feathered friend taking a liking to a wulff chair




a fish river canyon (hobas side) sunset ------------ our masterpiece fire



leaving the canyon ------------------------------------------ the ai-ais hot springs resort




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after countless hours in the car, almost losing our way (there are so many gravel road to choose from!) and losing half the lower part of the car, we made it to the northern gate of the fish river canyon, hobas.
we did the sturdy tent, incredible mattress, comfy chairs routine and head off to see the canyon. on the way we passed the nastiest looking half-spider, half-cricket attempting to cross the road, a few ostriches with babies and many a suicidal bird (poor soul/s).
looking down at the canyon is truly impressive and walking along its cliffs magnified the sensation.
the following day, we packed up in our smokey, stinky clothes and headed the ai-ais hot springs. on arrival we were greeted by a lush, green passage. the guard said that the natural springs were too hot to bathe in so we had to swim in the lodge. that suited us fine as we were in desperate need of some water relaxation. 30 minutes soaking in the warmed pool and we felt rejuvenated for the long drive home.