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So, looks like our 2 week break from the overland truck has come to an end, and we returned Peekay to Windhoek. We met our new crew at the Cardboard Box hostel, and joined them for dinner at Joe's Beer House. Now, our last group was really quite quiet, and definitely not a big party crew. Well, we hit a polar opposite group at dinner, as the Scottish guy named Felix ordered the 'metre of beer' from the menu, which was a metre long rack of 13 beers!! We were pretty impressed and knew the group would be fun. We had another zebra steak, and were fully satisfied with the night, and the trip to Livingstone to come.
First order of business, crossing in to Botswana on our way to visit the bushmen in Ghanzi. Botswana was my 55th country visited on my list so far - Michelle's 53rd. So many more to go!! We entered with no issues, and got to camp at Ghanzi in the early evening.
Now, the bushmen are an interesting tribe of people. They are very small and skinny, and used to live in the Kalahari area of Botswana. When Diamonds were discovered in the area, the government made this area of the Kalahari restricted and forced the Bushmen to leave, saying that they were only looking out for the good of the people. Well, health care, schooling and other government services were NOT what the bushmen wanted and they argued against it, but got forcibly moved anyway. Recently, the bushmen have won a court case allowing them possession of their land back, so most have moved back, but some stayed in Ghanzi area to teach others about their culture.
We had a great little informational walk with 5 adult bushmen, describing all the different plants and animals they use to survive the difficult conditions of the Kalahari. It was very interesting watching them dig up different roots and plants, and having them describe all the uses in their 'Click' language. With the help of a translator, we understood, but all were impressed with the 5 or 6 different types of clicks in their language. They even put on a fire building demonstration using just sticks, that would put all the Survivor competitors to shame!!
They were really lovely people. Tiny frames... even shorter than me!! Beautiful faces and skin, with curly, tight hair! But wonderful mannerisms and a good sense of humour. Michelle really loved the kisses goodbye from one of the ladies. *Stub
So, looks like our 2 week break from the overland truck has come to an end, and we returned Peekay to Windhoek. We met our new crew at the Cardboard Box hostel, and joined them for dinner at Joe's Beer House. Now, our last group was really quite quiet, and definitely not a big party crew. Well, we hit a polar opposite group at dinner, as the Scottish guy named Felix ordered the 'metre of beer' from the menu, which was a metre long rack of 13 beers!! We were pretty impressed and knew the group would be fun. We had another zebra steak, and were fully satisfied with the night, and the trip to Livingstone to come.
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| Bushmen making a fire |
Now, the bushmen are an interesting tribe of people. They are very small and skinny, and used to live in the Kalahari area of Botswana. When Diamonds were discovered in the area, the government made this area of the Kalahari restricted and forced the Bushmen to leave, saying that they were only looking out for the good of the people. Well, health care, schooling and other government services were NOT what the bushmen wanted and they argued against it, but got forcibly moved anyway. Recently, the bushmen have won a court case allowing them possession of their land back, so most have moved back, but some stayed in Ghanzi area to teach others about their culture.
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| Goodbye to the Bush'men' |
They were really lovely people. Tiny frames... even shorter than me!! Beautiful faces and skin, with curly, tight hair! But wonderful mannerisms and a good sense of humour. Michelle really loved the kisses goodbye from one of the ladies. *Stub
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