The Germans formally ran Namibia for only 35 years almost a hundred years ago, but throughout our trip we find it difficult to believe they have ‘left’ and never more so than in Swakopmund. We treat ourselves with cosy accommodation with the ‘best breakfast in town’ (we do concur with the sales pitch).
After our past six weeks the slick tourist trap sophistication offered by art africa, woolworths, weylandts, cinema, sushi, book/art/coffee gallery, western saloon pizza whilst the desert lurks in the background, is rather soothing to our frayed sandton sensibilities.
I iron out my hair to celebrate (and to deflect any further chirps about unnecessary baggage from Carl-Hein), shop up a storm and see Sunshine Cleaning.
If you are going to dedicate a day to touristy stuff, this is not a bad place to do it. The historic buildings, Museum, Aquarium and Kristal Gallerie are immaculate, interesting and actually worth and fun seeing. The curio shops are stocked to the brim and, as an added bonus, with the 1:1 exchange rate, there is no confusion about what we are being charged for any of these privileges.
M-L
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