Monthly Archives: July 2012

First APP exam

Posted on 20 July, 2012 by Anders

Today the first three controllers did their exam after the training and validation program for Surveillance Approach. They were: Mr Brian Likando Mr Eric Bruys Mr George Kizza During next week another four controllers are expected to pass their exams. … Continue reading →

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Skeleton coast – 2. Going south

Posted on 19 July, 2012 by Anders

We stayed on the NWR-lodge in Terrace Bay. Not that you have many options… The lodge is just next to the beach. Buildings are rather run-down but food is good and staff very nice. I woke up just at sun-rise … Continue reading →

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Skeleton coast – 1. Getting there…

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by Anders

From Brandberg we headed nort and then northwest into Damaraland. We saw this sign… …and of course had hopes. This is the area of the desert Elephants and we saw the riverbeds but unfortunately no elephants. As you leave Brandberg … Continue reading →

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Brandberg – 3. More rock paintings

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by Anders

People have been living on Brandberg for the last 10 000 years but the people that did the rock paintings probably lived here only in the dry season. At Brandberg you could find water all year round. There are some 1000 … Continue reading →

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Brandberg – 2. The White Lady

Posted on 16 July, 2012 by Anders

At the end of our 45 min walk we came to the Maack Shelter. We had to wait a short while. Only a small number of visitors are allowed at the paintings at one time. The “White  Lady” is one … Continue reading →

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Brandberg – 1. The Fire Mountain

Posted on 15 July, 2012 by Anders

Brandberg is the highest mountain in Namibia. It covers an area of 650 km² and the highest point is 2573 meters above sea level. The name is German and means “fire mountain”. In Damara language it is called Dâureb, meaning … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe – 4. Small Bushman Paradise

Posted on 15 July, 2012 by Anders

On our way from “the Natural Bridge” we saw a sign saying “Small Bushman Paradise” so we stopped. Close to the road is a rock shelter. The rock wall has several rock paintings although most rather faded, probably because of … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe – 3. The natural bridge

Posted on 14 July, 2012 by Anders

Our next stop in the Spitzkoppe area was “the Natural Bridge”. It is what it sounds like – a natural rock formation that looks like a bridge. There is not much more to be said about it… …but to say … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe – 2. Bushman’s paradise

Posted on 13 July, 2012 by Anders

At the eastern part of the Spitzkoppe area is something called “Bushman’s Paradise”. To reach it you have to climb up a rather steep path but it’s made easier by a chain. Once up you are rewarded by fantastic views … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe – 1. The old granite mountains

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by Anders

Spitzkoppe is a group of granite peaks that you can see if you drive the B2 between Windhoek and Swakopmund. If you leave B2 30 km west of Usakos and follow the road another 30 km you are there. The … Continue reading →

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