So, after the breakdown in Etosha, we were finally able to make it to Swakopmund......granted the drive was really bumpy as Kwando had no rear suspension, so every bump was felt! We had to miss the Cape Cross seal colony, which I really wanted to check out, and we had to cut our time at Spitzkoppe short, but it was well worth it to pull into Swakopmund as the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean.......absolutely stunning. I must say, it was a personal first for me to see the sun set over the Atlantic and it was really beautiful.
Swakopmund is a truly unique place as just south of the city there are plenty of sand dunes that run literally right up to the beach. You can almost sand board to the beach and the grab a surfboard to start surfing the waves. While Swakopmund is on the coast, it didn't look like there was too much surfing going on as the waves were strong coming into the beach.
Swakopmund seemed like a pretty small town and judging by the number of bars, it's a really small town, but a town on the growth trend. I saw many new condos and beachfront places being built while I was walking through the town. It's got tiny bits of German influence, but they appear just a tad bit tacky. Still a small beach town is a welcome respite.....especially when that small beach town means no tents and hot showers in a hostel!
Until later......
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2 comments:
Man I am glad to see some more picutres..i check your blog everyday and just wish I had come along for soem of the ride!!!
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