Sunset at Spitzkoppe Campsite

After the walk, we went to a place called ‘the bridge’ to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, we were too late! Never mind – I’m sure there will be plenty more opportunities on this trip! We did see plenty of hyrax running around, though.

Hyraxes, or dassies, are small, thickset, well-furred herbivorous mammals with short tails. Typically, they measure between 30 and 70 centimetres long and weigh between 2 and 5 kilograms. They are superficially similar to pikas and marmots, but are more closely related to elephants and sea cows. They have a life span of 9 to 14 years.

Back in camp, Henry had made pumpkin and potato soup, followed by pork chops with fried potatoes, vegetables and/or coleslaw. It was all very good, as usual. After dinner, some of the Australians in the group entertained the rest of us with a dance routine to Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner! I was shocked by how many of the younger members of the group had never heard the song before!

Some of the group chose to sleep out under the stars tonight. They climbed a large rock to do so. We chose to stay in our tent!!Read more