[stormer]

The Namib is the world's oldest desert (55 million years). It's hyper-arid because it's at a latitude where the air descends and dries - Patagonian, Great Australian, and Kalahari Deserts are at the same latitude. The sand is primarily from sediments carried down the Orange River (Namibia/South Africa border) and deposited on shore by the north flowing Benguela current. It is then blown inland by the prevailing westerlies. Anyone having even a remote interest in visiting Africa should consider Namibia - it is absolutely spectacular - I been several times, and would highly recommend it.

[winoneforthegipper]

I googled some images since your last post.

Beautiful would be an understatement.