February, 27 2026 in
Upcycling at its best
Toyota Turns Political
Looking through old photos, I came across one of a tailgate from an old Toyota bakkie....
February, 27 2026 in
Stories & History
Climbing Vingerklip
n the 60s and 70s Namibia’s rock formations drew climbers from all over the world. They...
February, 27 2026 in
Pics from the road
Where Termites Meet the Omatako Mountains
This termite hill, with the backdrop of the Omatako (Otjiherero for ‘buttocks’)...
February, 25 2026 in
Upcycling at its best
Wired, Stuffed, and Rolling On
This old tyre on a donkey cart has been repaired with wire and stuffed with old cloth and...
February, 24 2026 in
Seasons
The story of Windhoek’s white jacarandas
My old friend and hobby historian, the late Walter Rusch, collected everything and...
February, 24 2026 in
A snapshot in time
Keeping Cool the Traditional Way: Charcoal Fridges
The charcoal fridges or coolers of yesteryear were very effective in the days before...
February, 24 2026 in
A snapshot in time
The Donkey-Drawn Road-Grader
The unusual contraption pictured here is an early road-grader, drawn by donkeys. The...
February, 24 2026 in
Pic of the week
Salt, Wind and Time: An Old Volksie in Lüderitz
I took this photo of an old Volksie in Lüderitz. Its rusty body reminded me of the words...
February, 24 2026 in
A snapshot in time
An Early Safari Across Namibia
This evocative photo of an early safari draws you right in with its epic scenery and...
February, 23 2026 in
Palmwag Conservancy
The fascinating tale of Dopsteekhoogte
Many years ago, I was contacted by a Miss Bester, who sent me a letter with an...
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