We have made it safe and sound to Africa and so far it has been beyond words.
Our flights were perfect and not a single complication between Vancouver and Windhoek.
WE were picked up by Michau, a family friend (and fantastic guy) and taken to their farm in North East Namibia for the first few days. This was after our detour to the Police station ... they had a minor car accident in the parking lot that got a little out of hand and we all ended up at the police station filing a report. WELCOME TO AFRICA!
The farm was an amazing and unreal experience. 55,000 hectares of land full of game and livestock. Cows, ducks, chickens, goats were everywhere. WE went on a few game drives and walks, saw oryx, kudu, springbok, ostrich, camels and zebras. The weather is HOT during the day and FREEZING at night.
We met up with our tour group on Monday and have been on the road since. Great, dynamic group of people ranging from 20 - 60. A hand full of Brits, a handful of other Canucks, a few Aussies and Americans and a single girl from Japan. Lots of fun!
We crossed over into Bots yesterday around noon. We camped in Ghanzi and went on a bush walk with the San Bushman and then partook in a traditional dance around the fire. I was proposed to by one of the head Bushman at the dance - quite the honor apparently. It was amazing. we all sat around the fire with the women and babies, clapping along as they sang and the men dance. it was stunning.
Last night I thought I would lose a toe to frostbite as it was so cold and I was ill prepared, so today, as its our last night before heading out to the Oakavango Delta for a few nights we stocked up on a few blankets and a new set of fleece. I am still wearing now what wore and slept in last night :) 2 pairs of socks, long undies, pants, thermal top, tshirt, fleece top, scarf. I thought it was hot in Africa - lol.
We are at a pit stop now in Maun, Botswana to gather supplies for our camping trip and then off to the camp site via moroko canoes.
Africa is having an effect on me. It is changing me, opening my eyes and making me feel things I didn't expect. This really is the trip of a lifetime.
I hope I can post photos soon, but I think it will be more likely once we are in Pretoria next week. Hope to get some blog posts up too with lots of details.
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