This is the first page of the first log of a new adventure in Namibia.
On Thursday 13th October Sophie and I will arrive in Windhoek to begin a five week journey exploring and working in the far Northwest. At least that's the plan!
The aim of this log is to tell you about our journey and I hope give you some insight into this beautiful country.
For anyone reading this who do not know Sophie and her papa, I will Post a picture below.
Needless to say one glance at the pictures will tell you everything you need to know.
David, Jessica and Sophie
Jess couldn't come on this journey because she is on another adventure but she is with us in spirit and we with her.
Unbelievable number of little logistical things to be done. Two days ago I felt a toothy tingle pain so thought I'd better have it checked out. One of the most distressing things to get in a wild place is toothache, nothing quite like it. Called friendly dentist and amazingly, due to a cancellation a few minutes before, got an appointment that afternoon. Carys, that's my dentists name, took a blow torch to the tooth in question and I new it was all up. A little, but not insignificant to me, tooth I had lived with all my life was going to have to go - on it's way out! A few minutes later I was walking in sunshine, a tooth less. A blessing in disguise I think.
Today it is money transfers to buy equipment and supplies for an elephant proof garden wall. More on that in another log. Tilly, that's our trusty Land Rover, is having a set of new tyres and a health check by some friends in Windhoek. Apparently there was some sand in the fuel line but it's clear now.
Sophie has been busy reading up on the history of Namibia and finding a mosquito repellent that doesn't have deet in it. I have to say it's the little things that can make the biggest difference, finding a 'please go away' mosquito spray that doesn't smell as though you've had a bath in creosote is a truly great thing.
Next thing to do is sort out the camera gear. There must be a way of having just one plug and cable that fits everything!