14/03/18

I awoke quite excited that we were off to Luderitz, but before we set off I was keen to get yesterday’s blog posted and out of the way. However, no internet so off to the shops to buy some more. 9.30 job done on our way.

Without being too repetitive it was a long straight road with hardly anyone on it or indeed off it. Suddenly, and to much excitement we could suddenly see the change of scenery as we approached the Namib desert. It was an eerie red and desolate place but just as I had imagined it.

It is also famous for the abandoned horses, now know as the wild horses, left by the Germans at the end of WW1, when apart from losing the war they also lost their African Territories. We thought it was going to be like the wild lions, hear all about them but never see one, but no there they were. Cracking to see if not slightly over played.

We eventually reached Luderitz. A charming little town on the Atlantic coast and famous for being  on the other side of the Namib desert. WOW. It was also where we could get Betsy fixed again, as the steering went as we approached the town. Unlike our experience (getting the wheels aligned) in Zambia the garage here was far more sophisticated and surprisingly cheaper. Only £25. Although cheap, they are staring to add up now. ☹

After a relaxing afternoon sitting by the Ocean we headed to the barrel, for a quite superb meal. I had Lobster and Martin the T bone so no surprises there then. The lobster was cheaper.

PS I know Chelsea lost in the CL, but a good effort from what I saw.