Well, it’s Sunday again…and why not make it another “Sunday Fun-day”! This time we are in the company of SV Star Charger IV: Captain Alasdiar and wife Gill, with crew Chris and Livia who joined us on a half day 4×4 tour of Sandwich Harbour in the Namib Desert. Beware, there will be lots of videos in this one…photos themselves just don’t give the experience justice.
The Namib Desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world and contains some of the world’s driest regions. However, far offshore the collision of the cold Benguela Current and warm air from the Hadley Cell (an atmospheric circulation near the equator) create a fog belt that frequently envelops parts of the desert. Coastal regions can experience more than 180 days of thick fog a year. While this has proved a major hazard to ships—more than a thousand wrecks litter the Skeleton Coast just north of Walvis Bay – it is a vital source of moisture for desert life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namib
But first, Trevor and I took a short walk in the morning to see the local flamingos here in Walvis Bay. one of the “best” flamingo viewings world wide here and bird watchers come here to see them. These Lesser and Greater flamingos migrate here to feed before they breed in Etosha. We have heard there are about 300,000 of flamingos here now….too many to count….
Our walking track partially around the lagoon. 
Those are serious cameras!
Not only did we see flamingos but a beautiful large pelican doing it’s pelican thang….
And we are off…..Breakfast time….loading up…and safety gear…check Mola Mola Tours out: https://mola-namibia.com/media-gallery-2/
First stop… to the salt pans. This operation is mainly for UK and US export for salting roads and other commercial applications….
Google image of the salt pans in Walvis Bay. 
https://www.wbsalt.co.za/ 
Their website states 50 million tons of sea water is pumped into these pans. 
Our guide, Patrick, told us the water is pink because of flamingo poop (LOL)! 
The water felt extremely “thick”…..if that makes any sense….
On to the desert…
About 80 km from Walvis Bay
We saw lots more than just sand…
A light snack at Sandwich Harbour…
Sparkling wine, mini sandwiches (very appropriate for where we are…sandwich harbour LOL) complete with a basin to wash your hands…?! Seriously 5 star service!
But of course the best was the ride itself and the spectacular and breathtaking views!
Videos of driving ….
Just a few more…..NOTE: Parental supervision required….I am swearing like a sailor : )
Had such an awesome time with this crew…. thanks guys for coming along : )
To wrap up the night dinner ashore and a serious night of Karaoke…?!
We finally left after 10 pm…however, some of the crew didn’t return back to the boat until …. Noon the next morning…? It was a great time to be had by all!!!!
Up Next: Boring boat work and chores….Walvis Bay, Namibia clearance out….mic drop!