Today we got another African Massage as we drove to Windhoek, for our last night on the OAT part of the trip. We made a couple stops on the way and got to Windhoek mid afternoon.
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Solar Oven at pit stop
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After we checked into our hotel, we explored the area and ventured to the nearby Independence Museum. They are normally closed on Sunday, but Abraham got it opened and gave us a comprehensive tour, sharing the Namibian's fight for their independence. From being taken over by Germany, they went to being controlled by South Africa and there was little freedom for the original inhabitants. In the 1970s, with backing from China, Cuba, and Angola, they started the fight for independence as SWAPO: South West Africa People's Organzation. They were finally successful in 1990. Despite the backing of Communist countries, their leaders were dedicated to establishing a democracy, which they did successfully.
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| The Museum |
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| Enslaved natives |
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Freedom fighters
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Above and below: views of Windhoek
from the Museum restaurant at the
top of the building. |
Afterwards, we had our farewell-from-the-trip dinner. While most people were getting ready to fly home, Sandy and I were focused on our 2-day adventure at the Cheetah Conservation Foundation reserve.
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