Namibia
This trip I am off to Namibia. Here are some quick facts about the country:
Population 1.83 million
Borders Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe – all accessible overland except Zimbabwe, which has no direct border crossing with Namibia
Seasons Long rainy season (January to April); dry (May to September); short rainy season (October to December)
Budget US$20 to US$25 per day
Capital Windhoek
Area 825, 000 sq km
Language English, Afrikaans, German, Owambo, Kavango, Herero, Khoikhoi (Nama/Damara), San dialects
Money Namibian dollar (N$); US$1 = N$7.5
More information about where we are going and what we are doing for the next 2 weeks.
Population 1.83 million
Borders Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe – all accessible overland except Zimbabwe, which has no direct border crossing with Namibia
Seasons Long rainy season (January to April); dry (May to September); short rainy season (October to December)
Budget US$20 to US$25 per day
Capital Windhoek
Area 825, 000 sq km
Language English, Afrikaans, German, Owambo, Kavango, Herero, Khoikhoi (Nama/Damara), San dialects
Money Namibian dollar (N$); US$1 = N$7.5
More information about where we are going and what we are doing for the next 2 weeks.
posted by medtechtravel | 5:14 PM
2 Comments:
Mrs. Robinson.
I think what you are doing is great. I have a question do y'all have to boil the water before drinking or using it?
My name is Michelle H.
Michelle,
That is a good question. In Namibia,the water is safe, though CDC advises that we drink bottled water. We have been able to eat salads and raw vegetables in Namibia and we usually have to forgo those luxuries. We have even been using ice in our drinks which is another luxury!
I am now in Nairobi and we do have to be careful with drinking water and eating raw fruits and vegetables. The IFBLS conference opend last night with about 800 international participants! Continue to watch for new posts and pictures of the conference. My colleague, Peter Kariuki, and I give our presentation Monday at 2 pm!
cdr
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