Monthly Archives: April 2014

Botswana in 9 days – No 6; South Gate to Xakanaxa

We woke up at Southgate Camp in the company of Horn Bills. I expected Elephants and Lions to cross the camp during the night but was disappointed. I hadn’t heard a sound… …and I was even up at least twice … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 5; Maun to Moremi

Having stayed the night at Old Bridge you must of course take a walk on it… …and also get a look at Backpackers from the River side… …where we stayed in comfortable fixed tents with en-suite bathrooms. We spent a … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 4b; leaving the Delta

Everything was packed and it was time to leave our small island and our home for the last two nights. It was a wonderful day, sun shining… …the water crystal clear, the Water Lillys beautiful and… …the sky magnificent and … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 4a; Hippo Walk

The moon was going down as we woke up on our last day on the island. That night we had heard the sound of Hippos close to the camp. We headed off against the sun and towards the other side … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 3b; Sundowner Trip

After some hours of rest (I and Hanna took a swim, the rest were afraid of the Hippos and Crocs…) we were ready to board the Mokoros. The sun was shining from a blue sky… …as the four Mokoros left … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 3a; Morning Game Walk

It was Monday and we were awakened while it was still dark. A quick breakfast as it brightened a bit. Into the Mokoros… …and then it started raining! We only returned for a short time though and decided it had … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 2; Into the Delta

Time for water. We had left Maun in a motor boat. The Delta is full of Water Lillies… …and birds. The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Botswana. After an hour of speed-boating we reached the Mokoro station. The … Continue reading

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Botswana in 9 days – No 1; To Maun

Botswana and the Okavango Delta had been on our wish list for a long time and this year we managed to persuade two other “cars” to join us. “Cars” are important because with at least three cars driving together you can get … Continue reading

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Familjeliv – 2013 och 2014

Några poster om hur det var att leva i Namibia 2013 och 2014… Avslutning på en dag Vi har pool i trädgården Skollov Ett par bilder när Hanna och vännen Agnes förbereder sig för sista dagen på terminen. Rhythmic Gymnastics … Continue reading

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Old DCA – Director’s building

The “H” building above is the only building still remaining at the old location. It is used as an office by the construction company. But it used to be an office for two Aerodrome Inspectors – Chrizelda George… …and Golden … Continue reading

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