tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post379170533680530182..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: On the border of Angola!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90012022546255949782013-12-08T02:18:07.362-05:002013-12-08T02:18:07.362-05:00Yep, spoiled is a good word for it. We' ve bee...Yep, spoiled is a good word for it. We' ve been watching the weather back in Canada and the States and it looks like an early winter for a lot of people. Glad you are getting away from it on Tuesday. We are looking forward to seeing you both in March too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18349315423313530112013-12-08T02:16:03.174-05:002013-12-08T02:16:03.174-05:00Thanks Chris!Thanks Chris!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62248634396532263992013-12-08T02:15:37.624-05:002013-12-08T02:15:37.624-05:00Yes, we are sure finding that out. We couldn't...Yes, we are sure finding that out. We couldn't believe the difference between the district we were in and the Kavango district, it was a very drastic change as soon as we crossed the district line.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33405979243192465322013-12-08T02:12:30.892-05:002013-12-08T02:12:30.892-05:00Thank you Michelle. We are looking forward to expl...Thank you Michelle. We are looking forward to exploring South Africa and seeing what the differences are between it and Namibia. <br /><br />I hope you make plans to return for a visit. 14 years is a long time.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45437301958910540422013-12-08T02:09:53.533-05:002013-12-08T02:09:53.533-05:00We have really been enjoying our time here and wat...We have really been enjoying our time here and watching the villagers across the river in Angola. This has definitely given us a great taste of Africa.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88149106471544642812013-12-08T02:08:16.210-05:002013-12-08T02:08:16.210-05:00It really is. We are looking forward to our time u...It really is. We are looking forward to our time up here on the Caprivi Strip and in the whole northern region, it should be very interesting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47681296495823565872013-12-08T01:59:46.900-05:002013-12-08T01:59:46.900-05:002 CooPs is right but we are finding that most of t...2 CooPs is right but we are finding that most of the local people we speak with, speak English and Oshiwambo.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30866150756573082862013-12-08T01:56:27.948-05:002013-12-08T01:56:27.948-05:00Sandra, we have been in the desert for most of our...Sandra, we have been in the desert for most of our trip so far. This is our first time we really have been away from it but we will be back to it next week.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-515920115147495732013-12-07T16:22:40.375-05:002013-12-07T16:22:40.375-05:00Spoiled rotten! What a wonderful adventure. Awful ...Spoiled rotten! What a wonderful adventure. Awful cold here in Denver - headed to Coz Tuesday. Hope to see you in March - chance the house will be done...Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474099776109460478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84482891009537562662013-12-07T15:51:17.200-05:002013-12-07T15:51:17.200-05:00Beautiful header picture. Keep having fun.Beautiful header picture. Keep having fun.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64451559979683695612013-12-07T12:49:16.638-05:002013-12-07T12:49:16.638-05:00More diversity - love the photos, Kevin.More diversity - love the photos, Kevin.mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62261557063133871002013-12-07T12:46:12.050-05:002013-12-07T12:46:12.050-05:00Nope, we only count countries that we've truly...Nope, we only count countries that we've truly visited. <br /><br />And yeah, we thought about stepping off at the other side of the river, but Angola is one of those funny countries where it's difficult to be a tourist. I think we'll pass for now!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80729048671358257612013-12-07T12:44:09.924-05:002013-12-07T12:44:09.924-05:00No, nothing. But we've not been into any major...No, nothing. But we've not been into any major centres since he passed away.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10956048777989269452013-12-07T12:34:57.311-05:002013-12-07T12:34:57.311-05:00I'm wondering if you have seen any signs of th...I'm wondering if you have seen any signs of the death of Nelson Mandela yet? <br />Nice photos, looks like a great place to be for a while!<br />Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81282100453663025552013-12-07T12:15:01.015-05:002013-12-07T12:15:01.015-05:00It's Afrikaans, widely spoken in this regionIt's Afrikaans, widely spoken in this region2 CooPshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005309863852662785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63476397226876251782013-12-07T11:58:04.103-05:002013-12-07T11:58:04.103-05:00Such beautiful photos and what a great experience ...Such beautiful photos and what a great experience it must be. I grew up in South Africa and haven't been back in about 14 years. I have to make it a plan one day, when my children are a little older. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear your thoughts as you move further south.<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />MichelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734730638158205050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23115812225502191002013-12-07T11:56:21.515-05:002013-12-07T11:56:21.515-05:00If you are into country collecting you will probab...If you are into country collecting you will probably find you can do a boat trip to the other side and the boat men usually have signs for you to hold saying "illegal in Angola", bit of a laugh.<br />Steve & Glen Swatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609437645394919732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21379758398806281952013-12-07T11:22:13.205-05:002013-12-07T11:22:13.205-05:00Another great drive to another terrific accommodat...Another great drive to another terrific accommodation! What a view!! You really are having a tough time of in Africa.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75313111121939076322013-12-07T10:48:41.615-05:002013-12-07T10:48:41.615-05:00What a neat drive. And your digs with the view fo...What a neat drive. And your digs with the view for two nights....what fun. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46862011218370823932013-12-07T10:23:56.050-05:002013-12-07T10:23:56.050-05:00OK so, the sign on the gate is in Dutch. I gues...OK so, the sign on the gate is in Dutch. I guess the two languages are interchangeable, depending on where you are?<br /><br />Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90835430863943662512013-12-07T09:19:41.772-05:002013-12-07T09:19:41.772-05:00Very cool! I saw a documentary on Namibia this wee...Very cool! I saw a documentary on Namibia this week and was hoping you'd make it to the desert.A couple of newer paintings 2019https://www.blogger.com/profile/10028346910491622624noreply@blogger.com