TAAG DT-572
23 november 2019, Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Enroute from Windhoek to Luanda with one stop in Lubango. At $190 OW not a bad price for travel in Africa.
TAAG Angola National Airline
23 november 2019, Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
In-flight meal. A fish option that's not too bad although fish seemed undercooked.
Arriving Lubango
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
A city set against mountainous background. We're on the ground less than an hour before our journey continues to Angola's capital.
Arriving Luanda
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
From the air a beautiful coastline but it is interesting to see the infrastructure not too far from the city. Densely populated towns and dirt roads are just on the outskirts of Luanda.
Luanda International Airport
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
A simple complex with a very easy eVisa process. It's here I officially enter Angola.
Thomson Art House
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
For about $115 per night with a $25 Airport Shuttle fee, this is a bargain stay in Luanda. Awesome staff with very chill set up.
Thomson Art House
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Cool artwork on display and for sale from $2-400 US dollars.
Seven Grill
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
A bit up scale but only about $10 and up for a fresh fish dinner. Dinner comes with free fish spread appetizer served with garlic toast 😋
Rooftop Bar
23 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Popular spot with very chill atmosphere and friendly bar staff.
Room View
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
A waterfront that's questionable whether or not you can safely enjoy it day or night as a tourist.
Breakfast Included
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Nice selection of fruit including avocados with eggs cooked to order.
The Small Blue Bus
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Public transportation for about $0.30 fare.
The Money Changers
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
And The Streets Of Luanda. Currently, a "Black Market" exists for US Dollars with rates much better than you would get in the bank. 600-650 per dollar.
The Streets of Luanda
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
On the edge of the city centre densely populated housing fills the landscape with mini satellite dish on about every rooftop.
Slave Museum
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The best museum of a part of Africa's sad history. Simple but moving exhibits that are free to experience.
Slave Baptism
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Unbelievable.. let's make you a Christian slave.. 😠
Slave Trade Routes
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
General routes for trade and slaves from Europe and Africa then across the Atlantic.
Slave Trade Vessels
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Use by Portuguese and Spaniards in 15th century.
Cooking Pot
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Used for making meals for slaves.
Tools Of Torture
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Amazing the atrocities committed against fellow human beings.
Angolan Firearms
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Used in the fight against the slave trade and colonisation.
Tools Of Discipline
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
From paddles to whips these items were used to keep the slaves in line.
Cool Instruments
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
That were played by slaves on the American Continent.
Museu Nacional da Escravatura
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Free admission for a great history lesson.
Onboard Local Skip
24 november 2019, Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Boat loading area for trips across the bay to popular beach spots on nearby islands. Interestingly, one boat is proudly displaying a Brazilian and American flag.













































































