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South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In 1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla gr... [read more]
South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In 1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla gr... [read more] Blog: Skeleton Coast - Day 36
Date: November 19th 2008
Today’s drive turned out to be the longest we have so far done in one day - over 330 miles with one fuel point en route. This was at Palmwag, a rather smart tourist lodge setup where there was also the fuel pumps and a cold drinks shop to water the tourist minibuses that pass frequently. Full tanks again was a blessing as we turned westwards towards the Atlantic and the Skeleto ... read more
Date: November 19th 2008
Today’s drive turned out to be the longest we have so far done in one day - over 330 miles with one fuel point en route. This was at Palmwag, a rather smart tourist lodge setup where there was also the fuel pumps and a cold drinks shop to water the tourist minibuses that pass frequently. Full tanks again was a blessing as we turned westwards towards the Atlantic and the Skeleto ... read more
