Windhoek Namibia

Today we left Misty Hills at 8:30 and headed for the Johannesburg airport. The traffic was heavy and we arrived at about 10. Our flight for Windhoek was slightly delayed but we departed on British Airways about 12:45. Even though we were in coach, we were surprised to be served two drinks and a hot lunch. That doesn't happen in the US anymore!
After clearing customs in Windhoek we walked out and were met by our guide for the next week, Josea. He is a very nice enthusiastic young man who was raised in northern Namibia and came to Windhoek four years ago to study conservation - we are sure that we will be happy together. The top picture is the view from the bus as we came from the airport (not too exciting)
He drove us to the Elegant B&B which belongs to the Safari company. It has 6 rooms and is surrounded by a high wall. It is brand new.
The best news is that the temperature is back to normal, for us midwesterners. Johannesburg was very cold - rarely getting out of the 50s and we were not prepared to dress warmly (despite being warned that it was winter). Now we are in the mid 70s and sunny - and Phil is happily in his shorts. After Josea went through our trip with us - in great detail, we sat out on the lawn in the sun. And best of all- they have wireless internet (first time since we left the US) and it is free. So- here is a picture of a very happy guy - wearing his shorts, drinking a Namibian beer, and checking his internet.
We leave early tomorrow morning to head south. We may not be able to get internet access for the next few days. But we'll try. Our adventure begins!