Author Archives: Anders

Farewell party

Posted on 22 February, 2015 by Anders

Leaving may be sad but you can at least try to enjoy it! Guichont was our fantastic drum guide this evening… …and helped us… …to handle the drum in a reasonably common rhythm… …and I think everyone enjoyed it! Time … Continue reading →

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Information from ICAO in Namibia

Posted on 20 February, 2015 by Anders

Thursday 19 February and a presentation on PBN – Performance based Navigation. Rob Grant from ICAO is in Namibia to assist with the implementation of PBN. The presentation attracted mostly a number of staff from air operators. It was sad … Continue reading →

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Overnight at Spitzkoppe

Posted on 19 February, 2015 by Anders

Returning from “The Bridge” the sun was getting low… …and it was time to prepare for dinner… …and a sundowner. Fireplace prepared… …and meat ready. We had a really nice camping spot with the Spitzkoppe right in front of us… …as … Continue reading →

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Last camping – Spitzkoppe

Posted on 17 February, 2015 by Anders

From Swakopmund we drove some 140 km towards Windhoek but turned off before Usakos towards… …one of our absolute Namibia favourites – Spitzkoppe! Here are many nice camping spots and we chose one… …and after setting camp it was really … Continue reading →

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Last trip to Swakopmund

Posted on 16 February, 2015 by Anders

It was Friday 13th and we were on that busy road to the coast. After checking in at our favourite Hotel Rapmund… …we walked to the lighthouse and to… …the Italian restaurant “22 Degrees South“. Location and premises are excellent, but … Continue reading →

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Safety first

Posted on 11 February, 2015 by Anders

Before Christmas i spent three months investigating 53 ATS-related incidents. After Christmas I used these reports to write a “Systemic Analysis of the Safety Performance of ATS in Namibia”. This report was handed over to the Director and Deputy Director … Continue reading →

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Turning final…

Posted on 10 February, 2015 by Anders

My Namibian adventure is getting close to the end and I am “turning final”. As I am tidying up my office I find things that bring back a few memories… It is just over a year ago that DCA moved … Continue reading →

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Best Namibian Children

Posted on 7 February, 2015 by Anders

BNC = Best Namibian Children. That’s nice and creative but it is actually; BNC = Bernard Nordcamp Centre. In 2005 MaryBeth Gallagher (you see her in blue in the door opening above) took over the lead at the Bernard Nordkamp … Continue reading →

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Mount Etjo Game Drive

Posted on 6 February, 2015 by Anders

I went on an afternoon game drive while visiting Mount Etjo Safari Lodge. I believe we see a Lappet-faced vulture above… …and here is a Damara Dik-Dik. Blesbok Roan antelope White Rhino These two magnificent Rhinos… …came quite close to the … Continue reading →

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Mount Etjo Safari Lodge Lake

Posted on 5 February, 2015 by Anders

From the garden of Mount Etjo Safari Lodge you have a nice view over a lake and behind it is Mount Etjo. This lake is the home of Hippos… …and they come up on land to get food. On our … Continue reading →

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