August 30, 2024 Today I couldn't sleep in (shocking). I was up around 630 but I made myself attempt to go back to bed. It didn't work well but at 745 I finally got out of bed and got ready. I took my bags to reception and headed to breakfast early. I don't want to... Continue Reading →
Our last morning as a group….
August 29, 2024 I don't think any of us slept last night. Marghe made a comment "it's not very windy" and about an hour into being in my tent the INSANE winds started. And they never ended. We had to delay our departure, give up on breakfast and work as a team (each little team... Continue Reading →
The(re’s no) Fault in our Stars
August 27, 2024 Today was not as early - we had to be ready at 8am to leave and head to the dunes area. I slept so well in a real bed for the first time in like 10 nights. But tonight we are in camp for two days and then back to a hotel... Continue Reading →
Where the ocean meets the desert
Today we had to leave our bush camp early! On the road by 6am. A dozen of us have booked a dune 4x4 drive and eight of us have a 730am departure. We were all up and ready and helped do dishes and pack up the truck, so we ended up leaving about 15 minutes... Continue Reading →
Let’s go climb a rock!
August 25, 2024 Today is going to be a long day on the road we have about 400km to travel and much of it will be on dirt roads. Namibia has many highways, most of which are dirt. We were all cold again last night, I gave up and put on socks and my jacket.... Continue Reading →
A rhino and joke
August 24, 2024 Today we headed out at 730. The group ended up splitting up, seven of us in an open 4x4 and the other nine were staying in the bus. I went on the 4x4, because today is an all day game drive through Etosha Park. After yesterday's half day game drive in the... Continue Reading →
Etosha National Park
August 23, 2024 Today we had about a six hour drive to Etosha National Park. It was pretty uneventful - just a couple stops for food and potty. When we got to Etosha we found our campsite, Noel gave us a tour of the grounds and then we had just an hour to explore before... Continue Reading →
A foot (or few) on Angola
August 22, 2024 Today we got up, but it was very hard because it was SO COLD! The tents we were in had blankets and not sleeping bags, but one can only get so warm. We had our breakfast and hit the road. Today we should be getting to camp a little after lunch. We... Continue Reading →
LION king
August 19, 2024 Today we had an early start time - 530am. It was our first night in tents, I don't think anyone really slept well. It's our (first) game drive. The park opens at dawn and dawn was 615. We met our driver/guide (Nature) at the hotel and off we went. It was a... Continue Reading →
Devil’s pool, life on the edge
August 17, 2024 Today I didnt set an alarm because I didnt need to be the border until 1030am so I was planning on taking my time. However, when I got out of the shower at 845am the housekeep were at my door saying that John said I am ready to go. I told her... Continue Reading →