tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post5239177075617685491..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Waterberg Plateau to Namutoni Campground, Etosha National Park, NamibiaKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7039491034966728842013-11-13T12:11:25.298-05:002013-11-13T12:11:25.298-05:00With the ATM's you can often withdraw the maxi...With the ATM's you can often withdraw the maximum then immediately put your card back in for a second withdrawal. South Africa the same in that alcohol is not for sale on Sundays - you have been warned !Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63468174395477609412013-11-12T15:20:53.901-05:002013-11-12T15:20:53.901-05:00Here's my ATM trick: We learned that even thou...Here's my ATM trick: We learned that even though the ATMs limit the amount you can take at once, you can just stick your card back in a second time and take out the max again before leaving the ATM. And look for Standard bank (blue signs) - they usually allow N$2,500, so then I can get N$5,000 at one shot. Exchange rate has gotten really good in the past few days!<br /><br />It's a real service to locals if you have room for hitchhikers in those remote areas with no public transportation. Just be forewarned that if you share food it's usually accepted that you're giving ALL of what you offer: I keep handing over entire boxes of cookies that leave with the rider when they get out of the car!! :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61889218427194956572013-11-12T06:10:47.513-05:002013-11-12T06:10:47.513-05:00In Namibia no liquor is for sale on weekends after...In Namibia no liquor is for sale on weekends after 2pm Saturday and all day Sundays. Also not on public holidays.<br /><br />In most of South Africa you can buy liquor on any day of the week. Supermarkets such as Spar only sell wines and related products. For beer and spirits there are dedicated liquor stores, known as "bottle stores". They are open until 6 or 7 pm. They are thankfully quite common and easy to find ;)2 CooPshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005309863852662785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14675231228300904182013-11-11T22:11:51.901-05:002013-11-11T22:11:51.901-05:00What a trip you're having. Any interesting foo...What a trip you're having. Any interesting food stuff in the stores?living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90535285153425707612013-11-11T21:38:21.541-05:002013-11-11T21:38:21.541-05:00Gotta' love a well stocked Spar, just maybe no...Gotta' love a well stocked Spar, just maybe not on a Sunday.Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59353161085763147932013-11-11T20:25:50.042-05:002013-11-11T20:25:50.042-05:00You are doing very well.....how much better can it...You are doing very well.....how much better can it get?Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70865851807958780332013-11-11T18:25:51.131-05:002013-11-11T18:25:51.131-05:00just waiting for morejust waiting for moreDonna W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019476423396804316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48395929060113432172013-11-11T17:33:36.089-05:002013-11-11T17:33:36.089-05:00Giraffes are my favorites and it's the first t...Giraffes are my favorites and it's the first thing you see. Oh my, lucky you guys!! Well done. What a trip!!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29522495505170114012013-11-11T16:31:03.018-05:002013-11-11T16:31:03.018-05:00How wonderful!!! :) Loving all the photos!How wonderful!!! :) Loving all the photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80634439386563302732013-11-11T15:44:42.827-05:002013-11-11T15:44:42.827-05:00Wow! Have an amazing time in Etosha. It was unforg...Wow! Have an amazing time in Etosha. It was unforgettable for us. Do hope you publish a photo of a bird or two. I'm happy to ID most of them. I'm pretty good.<br /><br />Great picture of Ruth with the giraffe. Very special.<br /><br />Hope you stay at the campsite with the nightime waterhole. We saw the black rhino come and drink there.<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61404883935657461382013-11-11T15:15:14.555-05:002013-11-11T15:15:14.555-05:00I think you were kinda lucky that there were ANY s...I think you were kinda lucky that there were ANY stores open on a Sunday. Sometimes there's "no Sunday shopping". You'll just have to stock up on beer a little later. Interesting to know what's available.<br />Too bad you didn't speak a bit of Afrikaans, but that's the way she goes. My sister-in-law and husband lived in Zimbabwe many years ago would tell stories of giving rides whenever they made the 50 mile trek into Harare. <br />It's usually best if there's an "introduction" or you know the person. Otherwise, no dice.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68800595996355786932013-11-11T14:54:54.427-05:002013-11-11T14:54:54.427-05:00It's not just the animals and people that make...It's not just the animals and people that make your trip exciting. Have you observed that your shadows now point south? And beginning this Saturday, the sun will literally be directly overhead---so you may have no shadow at all! Then as the December solstice approaches, if you look closely, you might even see short mid-day shadows actually pointing north, of all things.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82801016013297651662013-11-11T14:19:45.260-05:002013-11-11T14:19:45.260-05:00Nothing like camping with the giraffes and meeting...Nothing like camping with the giraffes and meeting the locals.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74893041793528563802013-11-11T14:06:21.894-05:002013-11-11T14:06:21.894-05:00Kevin, now you're a FREE TAXI SERVICE !!! THE...Kevin, now you're a FREE TAXI SERVICE !!! THE WORD WILL GET AROUND !!!<br /><br />We are enjoying the ride-along, thanx !!! The giraffe pic is great, the wild one, also...<br />Hope it all goes well and y'all have a HAPPY DAY !!!! butterbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175812283517686524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87623725306680659542013-11-11T14:00:51.221-05:002013-11-11T14:00:51.221-05:00Looks like you guys are having the time of your li...Looks like you guys are having the time of your life<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63603543930564454832013-11-11T12:32:20.825-05:002013-11-11T12:32:20.825-05:00And just when Ruth is wearing her giraffe necklace...And just when Ruth is wearing her giraffe necklace (too bad he's upside down!).Elaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47587370968539912682013-11-11T11:59:57.327-05:002013-11-11T11:59:57.327-05:00Another super day of travels and adventures. Your ...Another super day of travels and adventures. Your posts make my day! Keep 'em coming!TLC International Housesittershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914077694299874946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62056800423038532222013-11-11T11:57:07.583-05:002013-11-11T11:57:07.583-05:00I'm hooked, I'll be back to read more!I'm hooked, I'll be back to read more!Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435605120225627030noreply@blogger.com