Today our final destination is Omaruru. But first, there is much for us to do before we settle in for some more ghetto camping.
We start off by checking out Spitzkoppe, one of Namibia’s most recognizable landmarks. It’s a 1728m high mountain and its shape has earned it the nickname “the Matterhorn of Africa”. Eric and I think this is a bit of a stretch and we’re pretty sure Switzerland would agree with us.
Although the roads continue to annoy us, the road signs continue to amuse us. I mean, how often do you see a warthog crossing sign?
Well here in Africa, quite often.
Or for that matter, how often do you see an elephant crossing sign?
Actually, they have them in Thailand and they’re probably in India as well, so perhaps this is a bad example.
Just outside of Omaruru is Namibia’s only winery – Kristall Kellerei – so of course we feel it would be rude of us not to pay a visit. I’ve got to admit, we weren’t expecting much but to our surprise the wine is pretty good and we end up purchasing a bottle of Columbard. We also have the opportunity to try “Nappa”, which is a Namibian version of grappa. And it’s only fitting… Canada has its Ice Wine, so why shouldn’t Namibia have its Nappa?
Feeling adventuresome, we head out into the countryside in search of dinosaur footprints. In the area around Omaruru dinosaur tracks have been found in the Etjo sandstone and one very well preserved set is in a farmer’s field outside the town of Kalkfeld.
The tracks are said to be over 200 million years old, but Eric and I are a little skeptical about these “tracks”. Then again, who are we to argue with the experts?
After the dinosaur tracks we return to Omaruru Rest Camp for a game of Skip-Bo and a snack of “Simba’s Ms. Ball’s Chutney flavour” – our new favourite – and a glass of red wine, of course.
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