by Bernd Grahl | Oct 6, 2017 | People & Culture, Ron Swilling
Omalodu is a fermented traditional beer among the Oshiwambo speaking people of Namibia. It is a socio-cultural symbol and important for celebrating the births, weddings, visitors, birthdays and traditional dancing ceremonies. When we visit my aunt at Ongha village,...
by Bernd Grahl | May 12, 2017 | Namiban Road Trip Impressions, Namibia Travel Tips, Ron Swilling, Ron Swilling, Stories & History, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
The imposing ‘Finger of God’ remains a landmark in the memory of most Namibians, even though it tumbled to the ground more than twenty years ago . . . The 450-ton, 12-metre-high sandstone rock feature was difficult to ignore. It rose above the arid landscape of Asab...
by Bernd Grahl | Jul 31, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Ron Swilling, Ron Swilling
After an uncomfortable night being eaten alive by mosquitoes, I climbed out of my sardine-can of a car, stretched cramped legs, donned a fleece jacket and made my way to the quiver trees for sunrise. The sun was hiding behind a cloud but it peeped out to light up the...
by Bernd Grahl | May 24, 2013 | Gondwana Guidebook, Guest Blogger, Miscellaneous, Ron Swilling
Setting out to gather impressions of the country for a future Gondwana guidebook, I left the southern tip of Africa making my way northwards to the country of space and soul. Excitement began to build as I passed my first ‘Cape to Namibia route’ signpost, spotted my...
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