L1010323

Day 5

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August 27th 2013
Today was a shortish day because of the need to cross the border into Namibia. But its up at 6:45 as usual, do the packing until all but the last things are stowed, then breakfast at 8:00 if we are ready. The thermal inners to the suits were removed today as we don't expect any real chills anymore, and of course that made the packing harder. Breakfast was bacon, eggs and pie. I skipped pie. ... read more

Africa » Namibia

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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