Once again it’s an early rise – today we’re checking out the UNESCO site of Twyfelfontein Rock Paintings.
As it was at the White Lady site, a local guide takes us around the area and shows us about 20 painting sites. Of course the difference here is that these aren’t actually rock paintings, but rock carvings, which is a form of rock art that’s new to both of us.
The carvings alone are pretty cool…
… but combined with the scenery, it makes for a pretty awesome site.
Along the way, we meet a rock rat.
It ran off before we could catch its name.We continue cruising along gravel roads and wide open spaces and finally decide to stop at a campground in Kamanjab.
The owners are lovely and offer to supply us with blankets to ward off the cold… have I mentioned it’s winter here? Being the big fan of blankets that I am, I graciously accept the offer. They also have free firewood, so it looks like braaing is an option tonight. Eric and I drive into town to look for some meat for dinner but to our dismay, all the stores are closed – apparently in Africa everything shuts down at 2pm on Saturdays. Looks like its beans and bread for dinner tonight… another lesson learned.
We return to camp, set up our tent and then take a wander through the property. This campground also happens to be a game park, so we head up to the lookout where we find ourselves face-to-face with 6 giraffes. And don’t worry – this park only contains the kind of game that won’t eat us.
It’s pretty surreal to be exchanging glances with a giraffe… Eric and I still can’t believe we’re in Africa!
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