Tour Day 2 – Kalahari Desert
Today we continue through the eastern part of Namibia, and cross into Botswana and travel into the heart of the Kalahari. Get a glimpse of how the San adapted to the Kalahari Desert. Learn fascinating wilderness survival skills by local Bushmen on an optional Bushman walk.
And so it begins…
Eric and I are fascinated with our truck… sooooo many compartments.
Our real first day of the tour starts with an early rise, a ready & waiting breakfast and us having to navigate the politics of seating on the overland truck. Being the new kids on the block, we’re relegated to the back seats, but it’s not so bad because we’re now right beside the snack box!!
We also have the pleasure of meeting Tiffany & Lyn, whom we affectionately refer to as “the Wisconsin Sisters” because they’re from Wisconsin. They’re also new to the group, and like us, have been sent to the back seats. They’re both giddy for the adventure and over the next few days, we have a lot of fun with them.
It’s a long day of driving but it all seems to melt away when we discover that our guide Charlene is making potjiekos for dinner. Potjiekos is basically a South African stew made in a three-legged, cast-iron pot cooked over the coals of a fire. It’s a dish Eric and I have been eager to try since arriving in Africa and we’re very excited for dinner.
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