Monthly Archives: March 2015

Hoanib 1 – on the road

Posted on 23 March, 2015 by Anders

February 26 and Thursday afternoon. We left Windhoek for the final adventure. After 216 km and 2,5 hours on mostly tarred roads we reached… …Omaruru, a small but nice little town that was once a trading centre for Namibia with … Continue reading →

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REST – Rare & Endangered Species Trust

Posted on 22 March, 2015 by Anders

In October last year we visited REST – Rare & Endangered Species Trust, located on a small farm 47 km south of Otjiwarongo. REST is a non- profit organization founded in September of 2000.  The founder and current director, Maria Diekmann originally became interested … Continue reading →

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BNC – the last visit

Posted on 22 March, 2015 by Anders

Last day in Namibia and just enough time for a last vist to BNC… All classes were busy and I walked around… …finding dedicated teachers… …and attentive children… …although me peeking in caused some interruption. There are kids in different ages… … Continue reading →

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A journey home

Posted on 20 March, 2015 by Anders

Wednesday was last day in Namibia. A lot to do… …like seeing an old friend driving away. Good-bye Pajero and enjoy Rundu! A quick but very pleasant visit to really good friends. Good-bye Herman and Lilian! The last visit at … Continue reading →

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Last workday in Namibia

Posted on 17 March, 2015 by Anders

I arrived in Namibia 2 March 2011. Here is my first post (on Swedish) from work. More than four years later… Yesterday I was very happy when some of my Namibian colleagues took me out for “brunch” at MoJoe’s (an old … Continue reading →

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Last day in school for Hanna

Posted on 16 March, 2015 by Anders

Above is Hanna with her grade 5 teacher; Mr Barnard… …and here with her friend Agnes. Today was Hanna’s last school-day… …at St George’s Diocesan School. During the morning assembly… …the headmaster Dawie Leibbrandt called up Hanna to give her a … Continue reading →

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A project for safety at Eros

Posted on 13 March, 2015 by Anders

Most of my last days working for ICAO in Namibia are spent in a project to improve safety at Eros airport. The project is lead by the Eros ATS unit manager, Christine Eiman. Two other controllers are involved and two ICAO … Continue reading →

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Map of Namibia

Posted on 8 March, 2015 by Anders

We have had a map on the wall for some time. After each trip we marked overnight stays with a dark blue pin and visits with a white pin. Today I took down the map but first I had a … Continue reading →

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Hanna farewell party

Posted on 6 March, 2015 by Anders

For the last time; we had prepared No 2 Kiekebusch for a party. Walls covered with pictures from Hanna’s almost 4 years in Namibia. Guests arrive… …and games are played. Dancing time, and… …while dad is flipping hamburgers… …kids get … Continue reading →

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Another visit at BNC

Posted on 5 March, 2015 by Anders

I was met by these photogenic children today… …as I drove over to BNC after lunch… …to deliver generous contributions from Scandinavian friends… …and found that right after school it was obviously time for free play! Fun! Some kids were involved … Continue reading →

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