- Leonora Ross
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read

In A Life in Frames, my protagonist Lejf Busher—a Namibian photojournalist—travels the world in search of stories. Yet no place exerts a stronger pull on him than his land of vast open spaces. Between assignments, he always seems to find his way back to the red dunes of Sossusvlei.
Namibia offers much to the traveller seeking adventure and Southern African warmth. For the explorer who yearns for wide horizons, they’ll catch their dreams beneath star-studded skies.
The Skeleton Coast National Park lies about a four-hour drive west of Otjiwarongo, where Lejf grew up. It opens only during December and January due to the unforgiving weather. The sea along this part of the coast is cold and violent. While many believe the name “Skeleton Coast” originates from the shipwrecks scattered along the shore, its true origin lies in the bones of whales and seals left behind by whaling and sealing operations. Human remains have also been found—grim reminders of the stormy sea’s toll and the ruthlessness of humankind.
And yet, the beauty here is indisputable and almost lyrical: long stretches of misty shores resting against the hip of the Namib Desert.
It is a place that feels like the edge of the world—raw, rugged, and hauntingly serene.
“Ross spins a haunting, unforgettable story that speaks to the emotional isolation that seems to plague modern society… beautifully written… readers who enjoy the work of Blixen or Carson McCullers will enjoy Ross very much.” —Karl Wegener, author of Operation Nightfall: The Web of Spies