Windhoek to AUS

The journey starts with a trip from Windhoek to Aus...

The police building..

Established in 1904..

On route, the Rain maker...

The iDream Africa Tour first sunset...

The full moon, brighter than any other I had ever seen..

Day 1 - 1st June 2007

Sunrise at Aus, a short trip to the desert adventure starts here..

The journey starts by deflating the tyres to 0.8 bars

Marius over the top
The first taste of the red sand dunes..
Wittes leaping one of the first dunes..

One of Andre's first attempts...

Ettiene taking a well deserved break..
Basil leading the way...
The dune playground...
Jacques and Armand discussing the days dune attack's

After the first day in the dunes you realise why
they call it tupperware...

Day 2 - 2nd June 2007

Ettiene and Robert almost over..

The Ford Raider on attack..
The Black Back jackal was around somewhere..
Kelvin, keeping the Bulls flag flying..
All at Saddle Hill...
About to attack the dunes after leaving Saddle Hill..

A long way to go...
The devils workshop ahead...
Basil, Ettiene and Mag's (and the shot glass in hand)
Mags and Elsie...

Day 3 - 3rd June 2007

Jacques stuck on top (which did not happen very often)

Kelvin - a true Blou Bul supporter!
An abandoned boat at Saddle Hill
Robert lending a helping hand...
At the Otavi wreck..

All lined up on the beach, ready for our beach attack..

This photo was used in the article that appeared in the Indwe mag..
The Basal line in the Sandstone mountain..
The old "Lorry"
Frik..If you look closely you can see him lifting the car..

Day 4 - 4th June 2007

Jacques on his Sat phone...

Ernst on his way over the dunes...
Kelvin's turn..
Marius did not waste any time...
And Phillip (Seun) followed close by...

Day 5 - 5th June 2007

The team at the old Grader..

An old boat left behind by the diamond community

that once used it for fishing

The vehichles are constantly challenged by steep dunes..

The magnificent sun rays on the sea and over the desert

The dune camp site at sunrise

More dunes......Not for the faint hearted!

The beautiful Gemsbok..
The Golden Highway
An audience to watch the next attempt..
The old Grader left behind