Etosha, Swakapmund, Wallis Bay and Sandwich Harbour!

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Monday was a sad day as I had to say  goodbye to some lovely new friends and head off to Windhoek. Luckily Natalie was also on my tour so we went together to our hostel. 
The rooms were lovely, and we had a pizza which was great, especially as there wasn't a bone in sight 😀.
Tuesday we were up bright and early to be taken for our induction and to meet the other people on the tour, we got biscuits, a real treat as I haven't had anything sweet apart from fruit in weeks.
On our way to Etosha National Park, the drive was long and very hot. We got a chance to stop at a craft market on the way...it was horrible. Within 2 seconds you are surrounded by men trying to force their products on you, I'm happy to say I stood firm and left without a thing. 
Upon arriving at Etosha we went straight into a game drive, we saw some elephants, hundreds of Springbok and other animals. 
Our room the first night was lovely and it had a princess mosquito net, very cosy.
Wednesday morning was our early morning game drive, we were up at 5.30am drive around for an hour and a half and saw, wait for it... ducks!!! 
At least we got to have a lovely cooked breakfast when we arrived back. 
After breakfast we set out again and this time we got lucky and spotted a pride of lions, they were quite far away but it was amazing seeing them in the Wild. 
We got to Etosha village about 4pm and were shocked by how lovely the room was as it said we'd be glamping 😍.
Natalie and I headed straight to the bar after a quick shower and were greeted by some giant Kudu who were very friendly. 
Dinner was the best yet, I got to try Kudu, Springbok and Oryx and they were all cooked rare, they were all wonderful. 
Thursday we left Etosha and headed towards the coast. We stopped off to meet a few tribes and learn how they live. I wouldn't want to live like that but they all seem happy. 
We saw a ship wreck at the coast, it's creepy how many are just left there to rot.
After checking in to our hotel, Natalie and I decided to walk around town, we had an ice cream and bought a few gifts then visited the snake park, to meet some extremely deadly snakes 🐍😀
Dinner was another lovely place on the waterfront. I had a burger and chips, which tasted wonderful. 
Friday we were picked up by a new guide and taken to Walvis Bay to meet the Flamingo, then onto Sandwich Harbour where the ocean meets the dessert. It's a beautiful place...just a shame about all the sand 🫣
We stopped for snacks and beers at 10 then did sandboarding down a huge Dune, it was so much more fun than in Kannan as this Dune was so much taller and steeper.
We then drove all over the dunes, no matter how steep they were, it was so enjoyable. 
After the morning was over Natalie and I headed back to Windhoek for our last night before she flies home Saturday. We had a few beers and shared a pizza. 
Today we got up a bit later and headed into town to have a little look around the shops. We are now waiting for a transfer, Airport for Natalie, next guesthouse for me. I think I'll be having an early night and good sleep tonight ready for my flights tomorrow. 

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