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Category Archives: In English
Botswana in 9 days – No 3a; Morning Game Walk
It was Monday and we were awakened while it was still dark. A quick breakfast as it brightened a bit. Into the Mokoros… …and then it started raining! We only returned for a short time though and decided it had … Continue reading
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Botswana in 9 days – No 2; Into the Delta
Time for water. We had left Maun in a motor boat. The Delta is full of Water Lillies… …and birds. The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Botswana. After an hour of speed-boating we reached the Mokoro station. The … Continue reading
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Botswana in 9 days – No 1; To Maun
Botswana and the Okavango Delta had been on our wish list for a long time and this year we managed to persuade two other “cars” to join us. “Cars” are important because with at least three cars driving together you can get … Continue reading
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Old DCA – Director’s building
The “H” building above is the only building still remaining at the old location. It is used as an office by the construction company. But it used to be an office for two Aerodrome Inspectors – Chrizelda George… …and Golden … Continue reading
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anima – an african ballet
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
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
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
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
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
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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