October, 25 2024 in
Ecology & Nature,
mountains,
Flora and Fauna
Climbing Vingerklip
In the 60s and 70s Namibia’s rock formations drew climbers from all over the world. They...
October, 24 2024 in
mountains,
Pic of the week,
Pics from the road,
Flora and Fauna
Nature at its best!
This termite hill, with the backdrop of the Omatako (Otjiherero for ‘buttocks’)...
October, 15 2024 in
Upcycling at its best
Upcycling at its best
This old tyre on a donkey cart has been repaired with wire and stuffed with old cloth and...
October, 11 2024 in
History Books,
Flora and Fauna
The story of Windhoek’s white jacarandas
My old friend and hobby historian, the late Walter Rusch, collected everything and...
October, 8 2024 in
Pic of the week
Humorous signs
We had to smile when we saw this sign at the local Spar supermarket in Oranjemund where...
October, 3 2024 in
A snapshot in time
The charcoal cooler
The charcoal fridges or coolers of yesteryear were very effective in the days before...
September, 26 2024 in
A snapshot in time
Donkey-drawn road-grader
The unusual contraption pictured here is an early road-grader, drawn by donkeys. The...
September, 24 2024 in
Pic of the week
Old Volksie in Lüderitz
I took this photo of an old Volksie in Lüderitz. Its rusty body reminded me of the words...
September, 19 2024 in
A snapshot in time
Epic scenery
This evocative photo of an early safari draws you right in with its epic scenery and...
September, 13 2024 in
Stories & History
The fascinating tale of Dopsteekhoogte
Many years ago, I was contacted by a Miss Bester, who sent me a letter with an intriguing...
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