Author Archives: Anders

Omaruru – Evening Shade

Posted on 16 October, 2013 by Anders

On our last visit in Omaruru we stayed at a place called “Evening Shade”. It opened quite recently. I read about it somewhere and thought it looked interesting. It was! Opposite the Shell gas station, at 116 Wilhelm Zeraua Road … Continue reading →

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Omaruru – Kashana

Posted on 15 October, 2013 by Anders

My first stay in Omaruru was in January this year on our way back from Spitzkoppe. We stayed one night at Kashana, a very nice lodge on the southern side of the river but close to the city centre. We … Continue reading →

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Omaruru, the old Swedish town in Namibia

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by Anders

During the 1860’s the Swede Charles Anderson was running a trading station in Otjimbingwe, situated on the road between Walvis bay and Windhoek. In Otjimbingwe you also found two Herero leaders with their people. One was Wilhelm Zeraua (seen above … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Fish River Canyon

Posted on 9 October, 2013 by Anders

Let’s visit one of our absolute favourite places in Namibia – Fish River Lodge! From Windhoek it is an eight hour drive. And well worth it (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Fish River Lodge It is the most astounding … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Aus, Lüderitz and Kolmanskop

Posted on 8 October, 2013 by Anders

If you start in Windhoek, follow the B1 south to Keetmanshoop and then turn right on the B4 you have some very special places ahead (click on head-lines, not on photos!): The wild horses of Aus A group of wild … Continue reading →

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ICAO lunch

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Anders

Last week was eventful. The new ICAO project coordinator started working Monday. His name is Tim Bull and he has a background as an airliner captain. He will work with the safety oversight of flight operations. Above you see Tim … Continue reading →

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Tourism – south and southwest

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Anders

You don’t have to go to far away from Windhoek to find interesting places to visit. Here is a list of posts from trips to the south and south-west of Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Camping in Namibia – … Continue reading →

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Våren har kommit till Windhoek

Posted on 5 October, 2013 by Anders

Det är en fin tid på året här och jag tänkte bjuda på några bilder från idag… Först från trädgården: Blivande lime… Nästan som hemma i Skåne! På väg till dagens restauranglunch… Nu blommar Jakarandan! Hibiskus vid restaurangen Stellenbosch.  

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Tourism close to Windhoek

Posted on 30 September, 2013 by Anders

Below you find links to posts on tourism near Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): N/a’an ku sê Getting here is easy. Leave Windhoek towards the international airport and follow the signs. It is a great place! Cheetah At N/a’an … Continue reading →

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Familjeliv – 2011 och 2012

Posted on 28 September, 2013 by Anders

Det har blivit några inlägg på svenska om hur det är att leva i Namibia. Här är en sammanställning för 2011 och 2012, i kronologisk ordning: Svensk sommar Ja, så kändes det när jag kom ner i mars 2011 Tea … Continue reading →

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