Category Archives: In English

Quick Etosha visit

Posted on 28 June, 2014 by Anders

On our way to Onkoshi we saw a few animals… …like a beautiful Kudu family… …and a tall giraffe with even taller palms. For the first time I saw that the Kori bustard (the heaviest animal capable of flying) can actually … Continue reading →

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Etosha – Onkoshi Camp

Posted on 24 June, 2014 by Anders

Some 35 km north of Namutoni in Etosha is a special lodge – Onkoshi Camp. It was built in 2008 and from the beginning you were not allowed to drive there yourself. Today you may drive but a good 4WD … Continue reading →

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Tsumeb Qualifying Competition

Posted on 23 June, 2014 by Anders

Tsumeb Gymnastics Club was hosting the 1st Qualifying Competitions for Rhythmic Gymnasts from Tsumeb and from Windhoek. The judges were ready… …and so was Hanna with her Ball. This is only Hanna’s second year training and she is in level … Continue reading →

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To Tsumeb

Posted on 22 June, 2014 by Anders

We started early Saturday… …and were on the road before sunrise with 440 km ahead of us. We were going north to Tsumeb, an old mining town. Tsumeb was founded in 1905 when Namibia was a German colony but this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Pizza Lunch

Posted on 18 June, 2014 by Anders

Today was number three, and it was great! To make learning easy and fun, the Directorate of Civil Aviation has introduced the Wednesday Pizza Lunches. The concept is simple – all DCA employees are invited to the DCA headquarters for … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein

Posted on 17 June, 2014 by Anders

Driving the B1 north for 256 km’s will take you to Otjiwarongo and another 212 km’s will take you to Grootfontein. Below are posts on things to do (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Cheetah Conservation Fund As you leave … Continue reading →

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Green Market Saturday

Posted on 14 June, 2014 by Anders

Most Saturdays we go to the Green Market to have breakfast. It is also a social event – “everyone” is there. We often buy our lunch here because the Samosas are excellent. This Saturday had something new to offer. Marie … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Etosha

Posted on 1 June, 2014 by Anders

Etosha is Namibia’s fantastic National Park in the Kunene region in the north-western Namibia where it covers an area of 22,270 square kilometres. Its name comes from the large Etosha salt pan which covers 23 % of the total park area. … Continue reading →

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St George’s Science Fair Grade 4

Posted on 19 May, 2014 by Anders

Science Fair for Grade 4 on St George’s in Windhoek. Lots of Grade 4 students have put weeks of work to be ready for today’s presentation. I did not have too much time but ran quickly past projects on dogs, … Continue reading →

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Etosha weekend – Sunday afternoon

Posted on 13 May, 2014 by Anders

Outside Namutoni is a waterhole called “Klein Namutoni”. It is a great place if you like Giraffe! And I do! Neckfighting. Giraffes are sort of “cool” animals. They are looking down on the rest of us with… …kind interest…  …and with … Continue reading →

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