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Very detailed Africa travelogue with lots of information for anyone planning a trip. Indexed for easy reference. 11 Countries over 3 months.
3 months in Africa -- detailed travelogue, travel tips, indexed
Larry2006-05-27 03:11:54
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/> Arriving into downtown Walvis Bay, the sign outside the Protea Lodge
advertised rooms for N$320 -- a bit cheaper than I had been quoted, but they
honored the N$320 rate. The entire downtown area (as well as the hotel)
seemed deserted, even though when I later asked if I could change rooms (as
the air-con was blowing only room-temperature air), I was told the hotel was
fully-booked. Since I arrived at the Protea Lodge before the room was
ready, I set my things down, and decided to go for a walk. Outside, it
seemed as if the entire town was deserted (almost as if I was walking down
an empty studio backlot), and by now, the wind had kicked up even more,
blowing sand and debris in my eyes and mouth (mmmm... crunchy saliva!)
Being January 1st, most shops were closed, and the only open places I could
find at first were the petrol stations and a bar (luckily, the stations both
served food -- one made fresh takeaways, and the other had curry pies).
After my initial walk, I returned to the room for a bit to write some
postcards, but soon wanted to go back out again (I don't like sitting around
hotel rooms). I'm glad I decided to go out again, for once I left the
downtown area, things got better. Even though the wind remained strong, as
I walked closer to the water, it no longer kicked up much sand or debris
(something I couldn't understand, as there's more sand by the coast than
downtown!) At the waterfront itself it was low tide, and sprawled out along
the shore were dozens of enormous, orange-brown jellyfish the size of large
pizzas, as well as a few pelicans hanging around the restaurant/bar, open at
the end of the small pier. Continuing my walk, I soon reached the port
area, and though everything was now closed due to the holiday, I still
enjoyed being out in the strong wind, especially now that the sand
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I just thought it might be helpful for you to know how i am finding your system.
Thank you
Susan J, 2008-01-28 14:00:20