Kategorie: Allgemein
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Stupidity, bureaucracy and politics
Two days lie behind us, which bring us closer to the other side of Namibia. Three examples: 1. After a grandiose car guy, who replaced the broken inverter by pulling new cables from one of the two batteries to the dashboard, we ended up with amateurs. As if we have the only car in Windhoek that…
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Windhoek’s weather
Where did they put me? Is it Africa or the Alps? It’s icy in the morning – 7 degrees Celsius. I count my blessings for the hot shower. What everyone is happy about (except the Germans who escaped from their rainy homeland): For the first time in 10-12 years, the „Little Rainy Season“, which is actually typical for…
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The year of electricity problems
2016 was the year of the cats. 2017 seems to be the year of electricity. We are on our way north, stay overnight in Roy’s Camp – while in 2016 we were three cars (hello to the LowLandCruisers from Belgium!), there are now about 20, not so romantic anymore! Worse: When we arrive, one of…
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Goodbye, farewell, Namibia!
Today we are going to leave the country we first visited in 2008. A farewell forever? With a little melancholy, but with three lasting memories in my heart and mind: 1. Luxury of width An area twice as big as Germany and only the population of Berlin, that’s the antithesis to Asian boom cities or…
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… and a final word
Leave nothing behind but your footprints in the sand. Take nothing with you but great memories. …. Done!
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Borderline Experiences – Grenzerfahrungen
For entering Zambia we have to pick up our stamps at 6 different Counters and pay various fees in different currencies: – Health Check – Immigration (80 USD for a double entry visa, payable only in USD!) – Carbon Emission Fee – Car insurance – Road Tax – Council fee In total: Just under 2…
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Livingstone
Our way to the east, to Victoria Falls is the annual flooding area of the Zambezi river, which makes it a terrible potholes course including a gravel travel (pic: reducing air pressure in the tyres). We visit Livingstone, a small town named after David L. Until 1935 it was the capital of the former Northern Rhodesia. Dr.…
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The Vic(toria) Falls
Victoria Falls (also known as “The Smoke That Thunders” or “Mosi-oa-Tunya” before David L. renamed them in honour of his Queen) are on top of many bucket lists. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this awesome natural wonder, grab it with both hands. For us it’s the second time here – after a visit…
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The next generation
60% of Zambia’s 12 million inhabitants are younger than 20 years. In almost all Zambian villages there are large signs and references to the respective school buildings. Since independence in 1964, Zambia has invested a great deal of Money and has significantly reduced the illiteracy rate. Healthcare however remains a challenge. The life expectancy of these…