What an incredible way to start our flying adventure.
Before bringing our own balloons into the expedition, this morning we had the privilege of flying with Namib Sky over the Namib Desert. Watching the sun slowly rise over the dunes while floating silently above one of the oldest deserts on Earth is something that is very difficult to put into words. The changing colours of the sand, the endless landscape and the complete silence made this a flight none of us will forget anytime soon. A huge thank you to Denis and his fantastic team for sharing this experience with us.
After landing we visited the Namib Sky Community School | Namib Sky Community Trust. It was inspiring to see how the company supports education within the local community, and it reminded us that travel can leave a positive impact far beyond the memories we take home.
The afternoon was dedicated to another Namibian icon: Deadvlei. Walking among the ancient camel thorn trees, surrounded by towering orange dunes and bright white clay, feels almost surreal. Cameras have certainly been working overtime today! We are now back at the campsite enjoying dinner together before another early start tomorrow as we head north towards Spitzkoppe.