Silver Sands Holiday Village
Travel Blogs from Otjiwarongo
Missing month of September!
... uncovered, but because of its large mass has never been moved from where it fell. The main mass is estimated at more than 60 tons, making it the largest known meteorite (as a single piece) and the most massive naturally occurring piece of iron known at the Earth's surface. AWESOME!
We also covered the Otjiwarongo Show and Windhoek, but I managed to organise and arrange but not attend! Phew. These shows are tiring. And I also ...
Dogs & puppies!
... the car and confirmed that all was in order. Yes, I should have checked myself but then why do we employ people to be responsible for the cars? Anyhow, the herder drove to the main house and came back with a jack. The tyre was changed and we headed gingerly back down the mountain praying that we’d at least get to civilization without another puncture.
We made it back to Karibib to give the gate keys back to Jens and he called Ralph at Tsaobis to say we were headed his ...
It's raining kids!
We've had a busy few weeks with our dairy goats giving birth. The first mom to produce a kid was Noir, from the Queen line. She went into labour shortly before our evening meal so, once we'd quickly eaten, Tyapa and myself went back to the kraal to check on her progress. She was clearly in labour but still on her feet so we left her to it. Tonight was cake noght so we headed back down to the Hotspot so as not to miss out!
...
Interns and escapees
... We needed to take small pieces of all the vital organs and check for abnormalities. A growth the size of a tennis ball was discovered on his spleen as well as other lesions and scars on liver and kidneys so, even if there was any doubt, we definitely made the right decision. We will have to wait for the results from the histopathology to identify the nature of this growth. We had asked a couple of the guys to dig a grave and, as the sun set, we laid him to rest. RIP Shades, old ...
In no particular order
... a little shaky in the leg department so I had to walk her legs for her – very amusing on film – but she soon found her sea legs and tottered over to greet her new family. There were smiles all round as Lucas and the farm worker petted her and told her she had the most perfect name. It was truly a happy moment and, although sad to see her go and a little teary eyed, I knew she was in the perfect place.
So, onwards we went to the next farm to complete ...
Other places to stay in Otjiwarongo
-
Out Of Africa Town Lodge
Long Street, Otjiwarongo | Hotel -
000334 I - Flora Apartments
#N/A, Otjiwarongo | Hotel
