Finish - Back to Windhoek 10/10

Adventure Log: Saturday, April 11th
The Canyon That Wasn't
With only two days left, we aimed for a 5:00 AM start to reach the Fish River Canyon—the second largest in the world. Nature, however, had other plans. The rain became so torrential that we had to turn back halfway. It was the right call; between the flooded washes and the constant hydroplaning, the gut feeling was clear: better safe than sorry. I didn’t want to push our luck any further.
Farewells and The Long Drive
We retreated to a Spar for a quiet breakfast before saying goodbye to our Mongolian hitchhiker, Kellen. After dropping him off at his backpacker hostel, we began the long, grueling haul toward Windhoek. It was an exhausting drive, made even more taxing by the persistent rain.
A Tale of Two Journeys
Reflecting on the trip, the start was beautiful, but our luck seemed to shift after Sossusvlei. It’s funny how travel works—as our "vacation luck" took a dip, Kellen’s skyrocketed. One person's misfortune is another's fortune! While we dealt with the rain and missed sights, Kellen got a free ride exactly where he needed to go, complete with sightseeing and great company.
The Silver Lining
To cap off the day, we headed to Seoul Food for some Korean cuisine. It was easily the best meal I’ve had in Namibia so far. A perfect, delicious ending to a challenging day.Read more