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Mackenzie: Sheep Stealer and Explorer #travel #NewZealand
This statue of Mackenzie and his dog Friday stands in the main street of Fairlie, New Zealand. The real story of James Mackenzie, the sheep thief and man from whom the Mackenzie country in the south of the South Island takes it name, is still shrouded in mystery. He...
White Desert, Egypt #travel
This is the last of the photos in my series of shots of the White Desert in Egypt. This is me sitting on one of the white rock formations in the White Desert. And yes, I was having a very bad hair day since we’d been camping for several days and it was stinking hot....
White Desert 5, Egypt #travel
A close up of one of the rock formations in the White Desert, Egypt. They are amazing, formed by wind and sand action. The rock is white, hence the name of the desert.
White Desert 4, Egypt #travel
Formations in the White Desert, Egypt. I think they look like heads of people and animals. What do you think?
White Desert 3, Egypt #travel
At night, the White Desert in Egypt becomes a magical place and very beautiful.
The White Desert 2, Egypt #travel
We spent the night in the White desert, camping out on the sandy patches between the rock formations. Once the sun went down, the temperature dropped, and it became chilly. The campfire was very welcome.