It did feel good to get off the ship after such a long voyage with out a landing. The weather was great and didn’t get over 80 degrees even out in the desert. A nice steady breeze prevailed. We didn’t see any springbok which are suppose to be prevalent in the area but it was on the menu at lunch. I had stuffed calamari thank you very much.

The desert was very interesting with huge dunes. I thought you might want to see my desert fashion statement. This weird looking plant is a tree. This is the female and there is a male plant also. The red wasp is the pollinator and the only water this tree gets is from the fog which rolls in at night and dissipates in the morning.

We did help the water situation somewhat. The holding tank for the bus lavatory sprung a good size leak and streamed down the aisle and under the seats. Now, I have no problem rolling with whatever happens on tours etc. but I don’t know of any other bus drivers that come equipped with a mop!

The cities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, Namibia are mostly new cities. No high rises but newer buildings. The German influence is very evident in this country. There is a distinct middle class here that really surprises me. The housing developments could be located in the states. Even the poorer housing is not that bad. Block houses and not corrugated tin and cardboard hovels. Cities in South America should make a trip here to see how it is done. I can think of other countries in the Orient that should also visit Namibia.