As we left the special permit area, we saw more tracks on the beach, rubbish lying around, we passed a dead whale and finally reached tarred road. It was a strange feeling to have cars coming towards us, to have to observe road signs and traffic lights. It is astonishing how soon you can almost forget these things. Then we heard the first news: the Kuiseb river did flow because of the extensive of rain, damaged the water pump station and left Walvis Bay without drinking water. Thus, after a last meal together and saying goodbye to the other tour participants, we moved on to Swakopmund and stayed there.
Next day we set off to Windhoek via the little mountain Blutkuppe. I drove through that area a year ago and it was just stony desert. This time it looked like a field in spring: green everywhere! We climbed up Blutkuppe and enjoyed the plentiful stone formations. Back at the parking spot we had to change a flat tyre. Fairly tame Guinea fowl came nosily to have a look at our coffee table. We packed just in time before heavy rain started. It was already late and we still had a long drive on gravel road in front of us. It was not fun driving in the dark on these muddy roads, with cows standing in the middle of the way. Once we also saw a Dikdik, a small antelope, in front of the car. Finally we arrived safely in Windhoek and I went straight to sleep.
