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It's been a week since I finished my first First River Canyon hike of '26. How does one describe it in just four photos? This is the greenest I have ever seen it, especially since the very dry '24 hike. There has been a lot of rain in April, causing the season to open late. Somebody said we crossed the river 24 times. I didn't count, but I probably had to remove my shoes about six times, where I could not dance across the rocks. There was a lot of water available and no need to filter. Day temperatures were around 31-33⁰C at midday. One say I measured 37, but I think the sun shone directly of my measuring device. I did however consume between 2.5-3lt every day during walking hours. Sleeping on the sand in the open was a treat as usual. You open your eyes at night and you stare at all of the stars. This is the most enjoyable hike in the FRC for me to date. Whether it was hopping over boulders, tracking fast over flat terrain or climing dry short cuts in the heat of the day, every moment was enjoyable. What wasn't to be enjoyed was finishing. Coyld really stayed more nights, but this is how it goes. In a month's time I plan to be back again. This is no longer a bucket list item, but rather a spiritual journey of being connected to nature and the ancient geological history that lies with the oldest canyon in the world. #FishRiverCanyon #hiking #wanderlust #Namibia