Death Valley, 8 March 2009
This trip was delayed a whole month due to bad weather. We rented a 4WD SUV for driving on unpaved roads and it was well worth the money. It's challenging, but really really fun! Until your tyre punctures that is... In general, Death Valley is full of different natural phenomenon, which makes exploring the entire National Park so fascinating.
Badwater Basin, lowest point in North America.
It doesn't show up too well, but the ground is actually salt deposits...
... which looks like this close-up. Quite amazing.
Natural Bridge
Charades: Guess the name of this place!
Artist's Palette. See if you can spot the different colours.
View from Dante's View
Scotty's Castle
View from Zabriskie's Point
Sand Dunes
Titus Canyon. I will remember this drive forever. It still ranks at the top of my list of most challenging roads taken. VERY WINDY and furthermore it was unpaved. But it was great, great fun!
Ubehebe Crater in the day and at sunset
Racetrack Playa. Enroute to this place, one of the tires punctured. Sian-half. Aside from that, this place is huge and empty. çİş。The photos can't quite capture it, really gotta see it for yourself.