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Lovely writing. Is your wife really sure the hyenas don't use lightsabers?
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Originally Posted by kevincrumbs
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An exceptional TR to cover an exceptional family adventure. I really enjoyed reading this and all of the TRs I've read that cover Namibia all convey how interesting the country is. This was no exception.
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
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I thoroughly enjoyed this report. We've been to Namibia twice, once to the southern area including overnighting in Swapkopmund, all self drive, and once to the northern part, driving ourselves to Etosha, then flying by private plane to various remote safari camps. It was fascinating to me that you camped with young children and that the entire trip was do it yourselves. The only place we totally crossed paths with you - ok, twice - were the seal colony and the sand dunes. Did you know that Chelsea Clinton honeymooned at Wolvedan? You have fantastic pictures of places we knew nothing about, including the abandoned diamond mind. Windhoek was a great place to buy business class tickets back to the US so we actually have been there three times - but the third simply an overnight stop and then onward on that great ticket.
I hope you write more because this really was a refreshing change from the way that I travel with a depth and wealth of things that you saw that I have not. I loved traveling with you. Thanks for the encouragement. |
Originally Posted by JapesUK
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No scale? Looks like a whole luggage carousel of scales to me :D
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Originally Posted by wrp96
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Lovely writing. Is your wife really sure the hyenas don't use lightsabers?
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Wow amazing trip. Your description of your wife was basically the same as my Mrs. although she's less adventurous these days due to a bad ankle. I'm not sure I would rough it this much anymore, but looks worth it for the scenery.
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Originally Posted by bitterproffit
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What an amazing adventure for your boys. Sand dunes, shipwrecks, wild animals, sleeping on top of a car, whale skulls on the beach, hiking a plateau on safari. Its like every adventure book I read as a kid. And it was real life!
Thanks for sharing it. I am sure they will never forget it.
Originally Posted by zip10001
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Your TR brings back nice memories of visiting Namibia in 2018.
Deadvlei was the main goal of the trip, especially running/sliding down the dunes. I am sure your kids will benefit from this kind of exotic trips, as I did as a teen. Thank you. |
Interesting and very different report. Thank you. Seems like great weather. Did you shop for groceries on arrival for your meals? What did you eat?
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Thank you
Excellent TR, had no idea you could pull it off with the gang of kids; your wife must be tolerant, especially with your writing! Please give us more when you can, or better yet, have the wife write a report!!
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Originally Posted by Yahtzee
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Interesting and very different report. Thank you. Seems like great weather. Did you shop for groceries on arrival for your meals? What did you eat?
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Totally enjoyable trip report. And such an adventure for the kids! Thank you for taking us along.
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Well it's about time! Honestly, dfw, this is great stuff, with which you have immediately solidified your standing as an A Lister in the realm of trip reporting :tu:
I've gone on record as stating my primary interest in trip reports is reading about getting there - preferably in First Class - but every now and then a writer comes along such as eightblack or yourself who capture my literary fancy - this trip starting with the introduction of the dfw88 family. What a great start! So I'm only about a third of the way through. I'll check back upon completion 🐘 🦁 🦒 🏜 |
I think Seat 2A will identify with the Anarchist.
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Great Tr. Ultra total joy to read. I’m intrigued with some of the indigenous languages with the clicks. Is it like the clicking sounds admiral Trench made in the Star Wars rebels cartoon? I loved that clicking and didn’t realize that it’s part of human language. I’m glad you weren’t hurt from the crocodiles. For now I’ll enjoy my stuffies.
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Inspiring trip report and fascinating photos of your experiences! Wonderful that your self drive went so smoothly. :tu:
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