Last night, the time in Namibia was changed to summer time, meaning we are now on the same time zone as Germany. As expected, this has caused a few complications on site, and we have breakfast in the old time, i.e. at 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. What is worse than the time change, however, is the wages paid out at the end of the month, which are immediately taken to the pub, the shebeen. As a result, most workers are sick at the beginning of the month.
Namibia Slideshow 7. Grootfontein from Joerg on Video.
So we are heading a little late but with an additional goal to the “Living Museum“ of the Bushmen, the San. Before that, however, we will drive further into Bushmanland in the north-east of Namibia to pick up Mäuser’s adopted daughter Anne, a Damara, from the Mangetti Clinic. Mäuser describes the route very precisely, because firstly, there are no settlements worth mentioning in the area and secondly, the clinic is not marked on the printed map or the navigation system map. The clinic is managed by Dr. Melilla Bosshart run by a Swiss woman who cares for people in an area covering half of Switzerland. In addition to the small clinic, there is also an orphanage, a soup kitchen and a police station. Everything is kept very simple and "Dr. Melitta" works with primitive equipment and no other medical staff. Anne regularly spends a few days here and helps in the orphanage.
On the way to Bushmanland we pass the checkpoint at the veterinary fence, where the transport of meat is monitored, without any problems. Behind the fence begins a kind of no man's land, in which there are hardly any settlements or other signs of civilization. The mobile phone network is also no longer available here. On the way there we were a little worried about a bush fire that was about 10 km from the road. On our way back it came within 1 km and we are glad that Dr. Melitta did not have too much time for us and we were able to quickly take Anne with us.
Shortly before we reach the fence again, we turn off to the "Living Museum of the San". There is a project here that aims to preserve the culture of the tribe and gives travelers an insight into the traditions of the San. The route there can only be made with 4x4 vehicles, however, as it is almost entirely on a sandy track. If there is oncoming traffic, one has to swerve into the bush and this is probably the last resort for 2-wheel drive vehicles.
We are greeted warmly and allowed to choose one of the pre-made programs. We decide in favor of the "Craft and Culture" program, in which the tribe presents its handicrafts and thus something of the very old culture. We are invited to take part in all activities and so a few bracelets, necklaces, a bow and arrows are created. We also learn the art of making fire with the help of sticks and a few things about the way of life, e.g. hunting.
After these impressions of an eventful day, we just have time to jump into the pool upon arrival at the Tigerquelle before we are once again treated to a very good dinner.
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