Garies Restcamp
On Saturday we explored the mysterious rock carvings in the region. These carvings are thought to be left by the San People of the Namibian desert. We found various carvings throughout the area.
Our guide Koosie explains the story of his great grandfathers struggle against the German army in the early 20th century. Many of his ancestors were killed here in this valley.
Also on Saturday we visited this mountain crest.
Atop the mountain is a cave which was really large. It smelled terribly of bat droppings but it was still neat. We did not have a torch so could not go in too deep.
The mountain crest had a natural spring which runs year round. Koosie told us this is one of the purist mountain springs left in the natural world.
Koosie’s wife prepares Rooserbrood for us on Saurday night. Imagine bread cooked slowly on the barbeque. It is one of my favorite Namibian foods.
Further exploring on Sunday brought us to another ridge and another incredible view.
Koosie’s grandaughter Kaila and fellow traveller Anna. The cool kids took the ride in the back of the pickup truck as we explored the countryside.
Nearly every farm in the area has some relics in the yard. The remains of these classic pickup trucks really caught my eye. Another staple commonly found outside of the farms in this area are old bathtubs on the front yard!
A fellow travellor explores a traditional mode of travel in the Namibian farmland.
Cool name for a farm. But I found it mostly anti-climatic.
Barbara and I taking a break at the farm while the kids took a ride. Barbara has been really great about inviting me out on her Rotary International outings which really gives me a chance to see the country.
A great shot of Anne, Anna, Kaila and Carl. Anne, from France and working for the French embassy in Namibia, is desperatly trying to gain custody of Anna who is an orphan. I can see why, Anna is one of the cutest kids I have ever met!
Anna was not so fond of riding the horses. Carl and Koosie are fairly new to the lodge business and are really trying to get Garies Restcamp on the map. We did a series of promotional photos throughout the weekend. I dought if this one will make the brochure!
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Garies Restcamp
On Saturday we explored the mysterious rock carvings in the region. These carvings are thought to be left by the San People of the Namibian desert. We found various carvings throughout the area.
Our guide Koosie explains the story of his great grandfathers struggle against the German army in the early 20th century. Many of his ancestors were killed here in this valley.
Also on Saturday we visited this mountain crest.
Atop the mountain is a cave which was really large. It smelled terribly of bat droppings but it was still neat. We did not have a torch so could not go in too deep.
The mountain crest had a natural spring which runs year round. Koosie told us this is one of the purist mountain springs left in the natural world.
Koosie’s wife prepares Rooserbrood for us on Saurday night. Imagine bread cooked slowly on the barbeque. It is one of my favorite Namibian foods.
Further exploring on Sunday brought us to another ridge and another incredible view.
Koosie’s grandaughter Kaila and fellow traveller Anna. The cool kids took the ride in the back of the pickup truck as we explored the countryside.
Nearly every farm in the area has some relics in the yard. The remains of these classic pickup trucks really caught my eye. Another staple commonly found outside of the farms in this area are old bathtubs on the front yard!
A fellow travellor explores a traditional mode of travel in the Namibian farmland.
Cool name for a farm. But I found it mostly anti-climatic.
Barbara and I taking a break at the farm while the kids took a ride. Barbara has been really great about inviting me out on her Rotary International outings which really gives me a chance to see the country.
A great shot of Anne, Anna, Kaila and Carl. Anne, from France and working for the French embassy in Namibia, is desperatly trying to gain custody of Anna who is an orphan. I can see why, Anna is one of the cutest kids I have ever met!
Anna was not so fond of riding the horses. Carl and Koosie are fairly new to the lodge business and are really trying to get Garies Restcamp on the map. We did a series of promotional photos throughout the weekend. I dought if this one will make the brochure!
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