Monthly Archives: March 2014

anima – an african ballet

Posted on 30 March, 2014 by Anders

Saturday night was a special night. We were at “NIPAM” Amphitheatre in Olympia, Windhoek… …to see “anima“, an African Ballet by “First Rain Dance Theatre“. It was a very special experience and a big part of it was created by … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – Licensing

Posted on 29 March, 2014 by Anders

Building “B” held the offices for “Personnel Licensing”. In 2002 the only Licensing Inspector, Mr Samuel Madaba was from Uganda. His contract expired in 2004 and he joined NAC. Above is the waiting room for visitors. Chrissy Meroro in front … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – Flight Operations

Posted on 27 March, 2014 by Anders

Two small buildings “C” and “D” next to the big parking area – Flight Operations! In 2002, there was only one Flight Ops Inspector, Mr Erickson M Nengola. In 2003 he left to create the new Directorate of Aircraft Accident … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – Airworthiness

Posted on 25 March, 2014 by Anders

The “F” building was the Airworthiness building. The first Airworthiness inspectors at DCA came 2002. They were Mr Daniel Matengu and Mr Theo Shilongo. Mr Shilongo left 2004 to work for the Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation. As you can … Continue reading →

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Namibia 24 years – The Independence Museum

Posted on 22 March, 2014 by Anders

Friday 21 March Namibia turned 24 years old. This day day was also the opening day for “Independance Memorial Museum”… …inaugurated the day before. The new museum is built next to the “Alte Feste“… …and inside “Alte Feste” you can see the displaced “Reiter … Continue reading →

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Photo Competition

Posted on 18 March, 2014 by Anders

Gondwana Collection is running a photo competition and I hope to win with a little help of my friends! The rules: “Submit a photo of your ultimate road trip, featuring a Namibian Road and stand the chance to win the … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe Rock Pool

Posted on 17 March, 2014 by Anders

Last in bed and first up! This is the reward! Darkness is gone, towards the coast is the morning fog while the sun is still below the horizon. As the sun climbs it is slowly illuminating that far away mountan… … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe camping

Posted on 16 March, 2014 by Anders

We entered the Spitzkoppe area from the north and found a small track leading around the mountains with beautiful views… …like this of the Spitzkoppe itself, the “Matterhorn of Namibia”. Coming around to the south side we visited the “Natural … Continue reading →

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Culture and Cuisine Day at St George’s

Posted on 16 March, 2014 by Anders

It was St George’s “Culture and Cuisine Day” and the field had turned inte the world… …with Spain… …and Italy… …and England… …and Mexiko… …and of course Namibia! (not to mention USA, Portugal and Germany…) Dances by children of all … Continue reading →

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Driving through Erongo Mountains

Posted on 14 March, 2014 by Anders

We left Omaruru and turned off west on the dirt road leading through the Erongo Mountains. These boys were out to get fire-wood for their grand-mother. It is a very nice road and after the rain, nature is beautifully green. … Continue reading →

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