Category Archives: In English

Spitzkoppe Rock Pool

Posted on 17 March, 2014 by Anders

Last in bed and first up! This is the reward! Darkness is gone, towards the coast is the morning fog while the sun is still below the horizon. As the sun climbs it is slowly illuminating that far away mountan… … Continue reading →

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Spitzkoppe camping

Posted on 16 March, 2014 by Anders

We entered the Spitzkoppe area from the north and found a small track leading around the mountains with beautiful views… …like this of the Spitzkoppe itself, the “Matterhorn of Namibia”. Coming around to the south side we visited the “Natural … Continue reading →

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Culture and Cuisine Day at St George’s

Posted on 16 March, 2014 by Anders

It was St George’s “Culture and Cuisine Day” and the field had turned inte the world… …with Spain… …and Italy… …and England… …and Mexiko… …and of course Namibia! (not to mention USA, Portugal and Germany…) Dances by children of all … Continue reading →

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Driving through Erongo Mountains

Posted on 14 March, 2014 by Anders

We left Omaruru and turned off west on the dirt road leading through the Erongo Mountains. These boys were out to get fire-wood for their grand-mother. It is a very nice road and after the rain, nature is beautifully green. … Continue reading →

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Evening Shade and Omaruru

Posted on 13 March, 2014 by Anders

It was the last day of February, Friday afternoon – let’s go! A few hours drive brought us to Omaruru, and an old acquaintance – Evening Shade! A drink after the drive, sitting in one of the nice rooms at Evening … Continue reading →

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Namibian weekend

Posted on 12 March, 2014 by Anders

Another Namibian weekend… …started with a nice party at Jan and Tony’s place. After that we found the car like this. Broken window and stolen GPS. While removing all glass from the car I found the tire to be flat. … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – Administration

Posted on 27 February, 2014 by Anders

Building “G” was the administration building. See if there is any post… …or say Hi to Isabella or… …Plentine! Patrick was the administration manager for some time… …until Beulah took over. The car officer… … Olivia Kamati. The “G” building … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – the western part…

Posted on 25 February, 2014 by Anders

Very close to the braai area, in the western part of the DCA, was a group of small buildings that surrounded an open area. In this little house you found the legal experts. For a short time pretty Maria worked here… … Continue reading →

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Old DCA – gate, guard and braai…

Posted on 23 February, 2014 by Anders

There were three gates into the old DCA area. During my time here only the one seen above was used. I remember when a company checked the entrance and I remember one of the guards. Johanna was studying IT but … Continue reading →

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The old DCA location

Posted on 22 February, 2014 by Anders

Namibia gained its independence from South Africa in 1990. With assistance from Sweden (SIDA) the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Directorate of Civil Aviation was created. I think DCA started in a small building at Eros airport and … Continue reading →

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