Waterlilies

Crossing Botswana december 10 - 20/2010

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December 24th 2010
"Give me your sunglasses", the young man says to Linda. We just passed the border between Namibia and Botswana. It took more than an hour, because a overlander was just before us and everyone has to be controlled thoroughly. Up to the smallest details of course. That takes time. Lenin said (or was it Stalin): "to trust someone is good, but control is better". Botswana likes to control. Of course ... read more

Africa » Botswana

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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... ... read more