Traveling from the Namib Desert to the coastal town of Swakopmund- we took many stops to see and learn. Our journey passed through the Gaub and Kuiseb passes, stopping at the latter for a picnic lunch. We learned here about Namibia's national tree- the quiver tree- a relative of the aloe vera plant, and searched for garnet stones amongst the dry and rocky ground. Walvis Bay was the next stop to see flamingos- everywhere! Contrary to my previous viewings of flamingos at the zoo, I was surprised to see these not as pink as I expected. The little pale pink they wore was given by the algae and plankton they consumed. I saw two types of flamingos- the greater and lesser. They are visually distinguishable by their bills- the lesser flamingos' is completely black but the greater's is just a black stripe. Both types are excellent fliers and are known to migrate up to 500km overnight in search of food.
I enjoyed dinner at the "Tug" restaurant in Swakopmund with Kari and Sam. The name was very appropriate since it was located in a tug boat on the beach. The sun illuminated the sky as we watched it sink below the horizon through the expansive glass windows (see picture above). My entree of choice was local sea bass and it was excellent! This is not to suggest the food I have had thus far has been anything less. Both Burger and Alfeus are excellent cooks and prepared and cooked extensive meals over the fire each night. Red meat was commonly consumed and accompanied by a starch of rice or potatoes and a vegetable- usually a variation of squash. I have tasted quite a few new foods, namely oryx, kudu, sole, and goat.
I enjoyed dinner at the "Tug" restaurant in Swakopmund with Kari and Sam. The name was very appropriate since it was located in a tug boat on the beach. The sun illuminated the sky as we watched it sink below the horizon through the expansive glass windows (see picture above). My entree of choice was local sea bass and it was excellent! This is not to suggest the food I have had thus far has been anything less. Both Burger and Alfeus are excellent cooks and prepared and cooked extensive meals over the fire each night. Red meat was commonly consumed and accompanied by a starch of rice or potatoes and a vegetable- usually a variation of squash. I have tasted quite a few new foods, namely oryx, kudu, sole, and goat.
