Wednesday 27 November: to Etosha

 More time to enjoy breakfast this morning overlooking the desert plains. But we’re on the road by 8.30 and make good progress. We’re almost disappointed when it’s tarmac road. Perhaps less interesting scenery but empty roads and in 3 hours we are at Outjo. We go to the service station to get a new tyre only to discover that we were probably fleeced in Henties Bay and the tyre is fine! We laugh and feel we have donated to the local economy a little! It is Election Day in Namibia and a sort of holiday so the main Curio Shop recommended is closed. We are pleased that most people we speak to are voting and that here is much excitement about the possibility of a younger and progressive new government. We arrive at Etosha Oberland Resort (not to be outdone by nephew Fergus!). Another wonderful (hot) room overlooking the plains with every facility you could think of. It’s about 38 degrees and we seek shade by the pool entranced by the white rhinos, wildebeest and springbok that frequent the water hole next to us. Sundowners even closer to the rhinos before another delicious supper. It’s lovely and quiet with only about 10 guests. Charming staff. We could get used to being treated like royalty.