by p432140 | Dec 27, 2019 | Ecology & Nature, Stories & History
Why is the Atlantic Ocean that touches the Namibian coastline so ice cold? It first sparked my interest when I dipped toes into the Atlantic Ocean on the Floridian coastline. I anticipated the water to be a lot colder because that is how I knew and loved the Atlantic...
by p432140 | Nov 8, 2019 | Ecology & Nature, Stories & History
It is no secret that Etosha is one of the most famous destinations in Namibia when it comes to safaris. Avid travellers and wildlife-lovers know that getting out of your car in Etosha National Park is against the rules and regulations of the park. Visitors not abiding...
by p432140 | Oct 4, 2019 | People & Culture, Stories & History
The lioness had grown old and frail and could no longer do any of the hard work she needed to do each day. She went out and gathered all the children from the community in order for them to work and take care of her. Ddi-xerreten visited the lioness’ home and he saw...
by p432140 | Jun 22, 2018 | Stories & History
Some would refer to it as finger board, but as for my brothers and I, it was simply carrom board. Recently, as my Dad and I were in search for our stored winter items in the garage I stumbled upon a few pieces of this game and instantly reminisced about the many great...
by p432140 | Apr 27, 2018 | Stories & History
Many years ago, while I was rummaging through some old magazines from the 60s, I came across an article about famous woodcarver Ruth Wolter, who lived on a farm in the Omaheke, bordering the Kalahari Desert. Her 26 panels of woodcarvings still grace the top floor of...
by p432140 | Mar 16, 2018 | Stories & History
Did you know there is a pebble-collector in each of us? And yes, you are also one! Someone who, when away from the trappings of civilisation, looks down and around at Namibia’s extraordinary world of rock, and is dazzled. Namibia is an open history book of geology and...
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