NAMIBIA-in case you were thinking of visiting.

What can i say? I have mixed feelings right now. But wil do my best to be objective.

Namibia. Population: 2million (yes 2million). 3:1 ratio of women to men (beautiful women). 11 languages and tribes including the world famous Damara which u'd remember from the tongue-clicking God's Must Be Crazy fame. I can testify. They actually talk like that! And these are just regular people walking around, in clothes now, clicking away! Fascinating..

Namibians as a people seem to be hungover from the South African colonialism. Struggling wit identity and relying heavily on foreign labour force particularly from Zim, kenya and nigeria (the usual suspects)..but its extremely hard to get a work permit. They welcome all nationalities wit no qualms (very rare in southern africa).. Anyway, lemme stop advertising for jobs!

Went to swakop the coast. absolutely BREATHTAKING..even if u the type of person who is not particularly moved by nature. The Namib Desert is so pristine and against the Atlantic its such a rare sight. You feel so close to God.. Its gorgeous.

Windhoek nightlife. Discuss. Ok. Remember the 3:1 ratio i was talking about. Well in clubs its like 10:1...and they all look like freakin Beyonce! All the hot guys have white girlfriends. I know! But the party is heavy. Lots of visiting DJ's from SA so There's a wide selection of the best of everything. The House this winter is like no other. And these peeps dont play when it comes to the dancefloor!

Shopping in windhoek is heavenly cause its relatively cheap. The cars all gleam. Roads. Saw 2 potholes the whole time i was here. German like infrastructure. Charming buildings painted in pastel naturals. Cultural activities are plenty and diverse including theatre, parks, film, galleries, jazz shows, hiphop concerts etc. Rugby big here too. Went for a club game. Fun.

And lastly Namibians love their meat. Yo! Meat for breakfast, lunch and supper. Lol. There's this place called kapana market. Best braaied meat on the planet! Be there or be a vegetarian! Ha ha, ended with a dry quip.

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