Today we said goodbye to the dunes and began the journey north towards Spitzkoppe, one of Namibia’s most spectacular landmarks and tomorrow’s launch site.
The drive offered yet another reminder of how varied this country is. As the kilometres passed, the landscape slowly changed until the distinctive granite peaks of Spitzkoppe finally appeared on the horizon. Rising dramatically from the surrounding plains, it is easy to understand why this place is often called the “Matterhorn of Namibia.”
Once we arrived at the campsite there wasn’t much time to relax. Fourteen balloons had to be unloaded and prepared before sunset and everyone quickly found something to do. One of the nicest things about these expeditions is seeing how naturally people work together, regardless of where they come from. By the end of the afternoon everything was ready. Tomorrow morning our balloons finally take to the skies.