Some background information for you: The same people who own Casa Blanca (where we are staying in Windhoek) also own a lodge out in the middle of no where called Zebra River Lodge. They invited us all to come up there and visit for a weekend so we could see the country side and visit the near bye sand dunes. This was the weekend for the adventure.
This particular Friday was another one of our classic traveling days which includes many hours in the car with some car sick tummies and waiting for ever to go to the bathroom, but with an always totally worth it destination. This Friday morning, we had some miscommunication about the details of our departure which resulted in a later than expected breakfast and packing up time. The professors were confused, but the girls and I were thankful for some extra hours of sleep. We were all packed (tightly) in our two cars and on the road at around 8 am. We drove for several hours with a few stops here and there when the leading car of the two got a puncture. This put a little speed bump in our trip, but the driver of that vehicle was a tour guide and knew exactly how to fix the problem so we were on the road again in no time.
The last 100 Km of the drive was on rough gravel road that had been rained on heavily and had some unique characteristics. This made for some fun bum lifting from the seat bumps. We made our arrival then at Zebra River Lodge at about 4pm. As we weaved our way though the valley surrounded by breathtaking canyon sites, I was in awe with my mouth hanging open and a smile in my eyes. This was the most beautiful thing I had seen since arriving in Namibia. I loved it there.
Once arriving at Zebra we had a nice light lunch and were given some time to settle in and relax. At 6:15pm then we mat again at three 4x4 vehicles out front where we all piled in. We were then driving up the side of the canyon side on what I guess you could call a road (it was more of a lightly beaten path) to a sundowner sight. There was a table and chais up there just chillin' in the middle of the beautiful seen (see pictures below). We spent some time just taking in the scene and taking many pictures. It was very enjoyable. We turned back a little early as it began to pour rain. Once back at the bottom, the rain had let up and a double rainbow was displayed across the sky.
On the road again
Then we had a puncture which created a road block for a bit
I then discovered that the air conditioning had condensed all over my bag so I but my stuff on the roof to dry while we were stopped
The sign we were all waiting for
Yes there are Zebra decorations at Zebra River Lodge :)
Beautiful Place!
My room with Bri and Kari
These chairs and tables just chill on the top of the canyon all the time
Such a beautiful view
The lodge from the canyon top
Glory!
This is a locust
Pondering...
Great photo ops up here
Peace out...
Back down the canyonside
Beautiful rain spots and sunset
And, a double rainbow!
Best pic of the day! (we are sitting on the edge of a very high cliff...shh, don't tell my mom :)
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