Namibia

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WINDHOEK     On my first visit, I thought I was going to Addis Ababa.  But, an incompetent travel agent messed up my Ethiopian plans.  With five days notice, I was off to Namibia -- which came highly recommended by everyone I talked to as I rushed to make preparations. 

Windhoek was quite a modern little city.  It was clean and convenient.  Unlike most of the places I had visited in the past, Namibia was not one with the best available public transportation.  At least, not to the places I wanted to go.  The best way to get around the country was to take little photo safaris or rent a vehicle.  I rarely ever did either of those. 

Cardboard Box Guest House and Travel Agency was quite helpful in getting my vacation plans set.  The planned safaris were fairly reasonably priced.  If you want something designed for yourself, shut your eyes and hand over the credit card without looking.

However, my real Namibian surprise came on my third trip when I was invited to Katutura.