Swakopmund

May 16, 2017
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German colonial + palm trees = Swakopmund

This costal town has a unique location being placed in between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean creating a perfect combination of the countries unique scenic highlights. The German history is preserved through most of the street names and architecture in the city center. The typical German cuisine is imported and sold in most of the local supermarkets.

The most popular restaurants and cafés are found by the coast along with many African arts and craft stalls to browse through under the projected shade of many palm trees, which tower over the streets in rows along the road and water.

Swakopmund is at its most beautiful perspective from the peer that stretches over the crushing waves leading to popular fishing spots and a small restaurant.

The closest town is Walvis Bay which is reached on a 30km stretch perpendicular to the coast. We decided to wander of the tar road to recruit a private spot on the beach, on our way to Walvis Bay where we passed through earlier, but just briefly to reach our camp-site in Swakopmund.

On our way back we were tempted off the road again, towards the dunes this time though. We quickly learned that the sand was a lot softer this side of the road and Nick had to deflate the tires after trying his luck.

I had the most fun at the playground that was still left the same as I remember it from the time when I visited Namibia 10 years ago with my mom and my sister.