ok i couldn't resist one more entry in the amazing land of the Namib desert.. i just had to mention my new friend Stephanie. We have been staying at Dunes backpackers in Swakopmund for two weeks now (minus my weekend in the desert), Stephanie arrived the day after me, and we have been getting on so well. its unusual for someone to stick around as long as this, so i'm feeling very lucky to have met her. she is a very wonderful and unique woman, just spent three months working on a camel farm in the desert (got to be a good sign i figure) and is flying back to germany on friday an hour after i set off for oz. so we have been keeping each other company at the backpackers, at cafes, on walks in town etc. Stephanie is only 25 and has already packed in a huge amount to her life, she is an inspiration. even better she is excellent at making friends, just a really open, warm woman, and has made a few friends here in Namibia over the past few months. well one of her new friends saw us sitting in a cafe this morning and stopped to chat, found out we are heading back to Windhoek tomorrow and very kindly offered us a lift. they were chatting about all this in german, so Stephanie turned to check if thats ok with me, and i'm like of course it would be lovely, and then she explains that the lift is in an aeroplane!!! so of all crazy endings, it looks like we are getting a flight instead of the 4 hour minibus journey tomorrow morning. result! i cannot believe how kind, generous and friendly the people are here. its not everyday you get offered a free flight by a complete stranger. so a luxury end to a fantastically relaxing stay in the lovely town of swakopmund. i would recommend this place to anyone.
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