I have to say the terrain is completely visually absorbing. Yes, there are no trees, or shrubbery, and none are missed. The land has a logic and a beauty all it's own, and I never found myself wondering about what wasn't there. The ground is endless black volcanic grit that looks exactly as it should. Everything is either exploding or seems to be on fire.
Steam pours out of the ground.
You can look forever, and never want to close your eyes. It is quite extraordinary. It is utterly beautiful.