Swakopmund is certainly a complete departure from the rest of the trip. We go out to dinner in the deserted town and have a reservation in a classic German restaurant in what must be the premiere hotel in town. A little disconcerting after several days 'off the grid'. The disorientation is reinforced by the image of the all white clientele and the all black staff - remains of the colonial period that did not go away. I find myself just a little bit uncomfortable. We stay at a place near the water, elevated on pilings, with all the modern amenities. For the first time in a while the cell phone signal is strong enough to upload travel blog stuff.
We go on a boat trip to see the sea life - cape fir seals, pelicans, and shore birds. A little sunburn completes the day. This is a layover on the trip and we all look forward to what is to come.
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