Namibia’s west coast: Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Journal of a flying visit to Namibia’s west coast
We happened to be on business in Windoek over a public holiday. Having worn out the charm of Joe’s Beer House we set off for a few days down on the west coast to explore along the dune-lined edge of the sea.
Swakopmund was our first stop.I found Swakopmund fascinating. The houses on the edge of town sit right on the encroaching desert. Each house had sand barriers edging the gardens and there the great drifts of red dust piled up like motionless waves trying to claim back its own.
Palm-lined streets brought a touch of exotic North Africa. There are seaside promenades and cafes that spill their customers and delicious smells onto the pavements.
Swakopmund is a favourite destination for the fishing is good and the climate is mild. The cold South Atlantic Sea wafted cool breezes over the baking dunes.
There were opportunities to go for breakfast in a hot air balloon, or quad biking in the dunes but we were distracted by the scents of German cuisine. After a hearty lunch we drove the short distance to Walvis Bay.
