Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Valley of Desolation

The Valley of Desolation is situated just outside the town of Graaff Reinet. It can be found in the Camdeboo National Park which provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo, not to mention awesome scenic beauty. The Karoo was formed hundreds of millions of years ago and in some places, dolerite form jointed pillars. The best examples of which are found in the Valley of Desolation where erosion of the softer sedimentary beds has left dolerite pillars which rise to heights of 90 – 120 metres. There is nothing like standing at the top of the Valley of Desolation at sunset.

5 comments:

  1. Have been away and had to catch up – the last two weeks you posted some truly beautiful photos. With your commentaries you bring your area alive and it’s like taking a tour. Very enjoyable!

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  2. This is a truely beautiful part of the karoo.

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  3. Wow! Valley of Desolation is just amazing!

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  4. What a brilliant little town!

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