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    adventure, landscape namibia, On the road again, Flora and Fauna

    November, 29 2024 in adventure, landscape namibia, On the road again, Flora and Fauna
    On the road again – Country of space & soul

    This incredible Namibian day started and ended with the kindness of strangers. It also...

    By Ron Swilling
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    November, 28 2024 in adventure, people, culture, Pic of the week
    Makalani keyrings

    Last week at the Christuskirche in central Windhoek, I came across Erwin Eichab, one of...

    By Ron Swilling
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    people, history

    November, 22 2024 in people, history
    The Hillbillies of the Omaheke – The follow-up

    The story of the Bullik family posted recently on our Padlangs page touched so many of...

    By Ron Swilling
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    People & Culture, people, Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    November, 21 2024 in People & Culture, people, Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Collecting water in Namibia

    Water collection is an important job in the family household and children are often sent...

    By Ron Swilling
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    adventure, people, Arts and Crafts, Pic of the week

    November, 19 2024 in adventure, people, Arts and Crafts, Pic of the week
    Namibian arts and culture

    Some of you may recognise Dexter Mpofu, who displays his art at the entrance to Elephant...

    By Ron Swilling
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    adventure, On the road again, Flora and Fauna

    November, 15 2024 in adventure, On the road again, Flora and Fauna
    On the road again – Diamonds, wild horses & beauty in unexpected places

    Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the...

    By Ron Swilling
    Barber hop in Namibia Read More

    People & Culture, people, Pic of the week

    November, 12 2024 in People & Culture, people, Pic of the week
    The ‘Better-Hope’ barber shop

    The ‘Better-Hope’ barber shop in Ondangwa elicits hope, as well as respect and admiration...

    By Ron Swilling
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    People & Culture, African Adventures, On the road again

    November, 1 2024 in People & Culture, African Adventures, On the road again
    On the road again – Into the arms of the Namib

    From Swakopmund the desert route leading southwards is peppered with jewels. Dramatic...

    By Ron Swilling
    Donkey transports grass, Namibia Read More

    People & Culture, people, Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    October, 29 2024 in People & Culture, people, Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Donkey transports grass

    On the way to Rundu, I came across Andreas, Elizabeth and Agropena on their donkeys...

    By Ron Swilling
    Herero woman in traditional attire with baby, Namibia Read More

    People & Culture, people, Pic of the week

    October, 22 2024 in People & Culture, people, Pic of the week
    Herero seamstresses of the Ugab River

    The Herero seamstresses of the Ugab River are a highlight of the route from Uis to...

    By Ron Swilling
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