Transfer Desk
22 ноября 2019 г., Южная Африка ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
After a patient wait, a friendly check in for my Air Namibia flight to Windhoek.
"Biltong"
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
An Interesting In-flight offering, a perserved smoked meat that is a Namibian traditional delicacy. To top it off a fellow passenger offers me a Krispy Kreme donuts.. How could I refuse.. 🙄
A Warm Welcome
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
With temperatures in the 80's and a mild breeze blowing across the tarmac it's like a tropical welcome to Namibia.
Hotel Thule
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
A much larger room than I expected for a studio. $82 per night with a free breakfast included which I am looking forward to more for the restaurant views than food.
Father Of The Nation
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Dr Sam Nujoma founding president and father of Namibia.
Christ Church
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
A Lutheran Church that is a historical landmark built in the early 1900's.
National Museum
22 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Their blood and water, our freedom.. memorial.
Hotel Thule
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Beautiful views from this hilltop hotel and restaurant where practically everyone greets you with a .... "Good Morning"
The Edge Restaurant
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Smoke Game Meat for breakfast.. 😋
Back For Seconds
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Not sure what game meat it is but I can see why smoked meat is a Namibian traditional delicacy.
Namibian Craft Center
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A good stop for souvenirs located in a complex that has a variety of offerings including restaurants. Surprisingly there is also a decent selection of stores and merchandise with similar prices at theЧитать далее
Daan Viljoen Reserve Park
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
A private reserve not far from Windhoek that makes for a perfect half day trip for hiking or enjoying Namibian outdoors. Small entrance fee.
Parking Attendant
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
I had not been parked two seconds before this guy approached me.
Hiking Options
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
With limited time I took the 1.5km option. Don't forget water and sun protection.
Ancient Cemetery
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Unlike Grant's Tomb, I'm not sure who is buried here but with temperatures soaring in the high 90's to over 100 at certain times of the year... Ummmm????
Trail Markers
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Sometimes not the easiest things to spot but footprints in the sands helps.
A Shade Tree
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
That's naked of leaves no doubt due to the arrid conditions here. Namibia is currently in a state of serious drought.
A Desert Landscape
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Void of much green and water except for an occasional cactus or plant life.
Stengel Dam
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
A watering hole that I unconsciously approached with too much noise and scared away a local visitor. Guess I'm no Elmer Fudd🙄
Another Dam
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
That at this time of the year is just holding back dirt.
Oh No...
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Now he has brought reinforcements.. 🤪
Day Pass Fees
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
As little as N$50 about $3 US for a Non-Namibian.
Daan Viljoen
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Administrative office with cool design.
C28 Highway
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Nice roads across a desert landscape with an occasional but often friendly Police Checkpoints along the way.
Local Town/Village
23 ноября 2019 г., Намибия ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Not sure how they survive the midday heat in homes made out of metal but somehow they do..