NAMIBIA FRIGGIN' ROCKS DUDE! This is the repeated statement of our backpacker hostel owner in the bar last night. What a character. He has managed to whip us up into a frenzy. Last night was one of those times when you really remember what the travel thing is all about and why you never really recover from it. Everyone relaxed and having a good time. All with a common interest. We have hired a ute with a pop up tent on the roof (theory being lions cant...

The only half decent internet cafe in town has disabled the USB conn, so no piccies to add. Meanies. We arrived in Namibia Tuesday 8th Nov and faced the trauma of our first dormitory accomodation. Now lads, I'm sure you might envy Phill's night of shared sleep with three ladies - pillow fights, jumping up and down on the mattresses. Not a bit of it. A German frauline rocked in late and proceeded to read under the glow of a maglite until 2.30 am. Neither of us...