TransNamib: Dimensions of a Desert. Gabi Christa

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      People living in lush Europe, in general have only a vague idea about travelling in the desert. The word conjures up visions of monotony, adventure and tragedy. Or it is understood that you send someone “into the desert”, in order to punish, eliminate or to humble them. That’s what happened to the scapegoat in the Old Testament. So, why are some folks still attracted to these regions so hostile to man? When I “travelled” the deserts for the first time, my trip took place in my kid’s room back home in Germany. In the novel, “Through the Desert”, I read about the adventures of Kara Ben Nemsi, aka Karl May. The author conveys the above-mentioned pictures. Meanwhile, though, we all know the tale was a product of good old Karl May’s imagination. It was only well after the publication of his works that he visited the scenes of his stories.

      This book does not tell a fictitious story. Nevertheless there is no lack of thrill or the personal touch. It is authentic.

      Before you go on safari, the deserts you have to traverse seem to be difficult obstacles. But when you ask a traveller afterwards what geographic regions СКАЧАТЬ