Walvis Bay, Namibia

Because of delays in Cape Town our shore time in Walvis Bay has been shortened and none of the planned tours could be done. The staff scrambled and put together a tour to the Valley of the Moon in the national park.

Namibia (population 2.5 million) was carved out of South Africa and is basically desert (it is the driest country in South Africa) but a desert with diamonds. Other products are agriculture, tourism, uranium, gold and silver. Unemployment is 52%. "It is one of the most free and democratic countries in Africa, with a government that maintains and protects human rights and freedoms. However, significant issues include government corruption, policy inertia and prison overcrowding." from wikipedia.

Anyway, our tour was to the Valley of the Moon was delightful. On the way we saw a colony of Greater Flamingos. We all gathered around Namibian dancers, drinks and snacks admiring the desert valley, listening to music and watching the sunset. Fun for all!Read more