Orange River - Part 1

Enjoyed a special birthday on the Orange River, which borders Namibia and South Africa. A spectacular trip! A beautiful river, sunny days spent paddling, nights filled with stars, good people to enjoy it with.... and outdoor "loo's" with great scenery.

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South Africa road trip.... Many hours later we arrive to cross the border into Namibia at the Orange River Yes indeed!!
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Kids along the way Our hosts for our adventure Feels like home! Our first night on the river.
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Day 1 sight: Snail Rock Night 2 Campsite Campsite night 2 from the other side
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Stunning views from the "loo" Baby "rapids" Getting used to the canoes in prep for the real "rapids".
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Cruising.... More "loo views" View from campsite night 3
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Our crew: Kat, Bully and Jandre. All fabulous! Canoes up for the night Fellow camper taking in the pre-sunset view
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Yours truly taking in the scene. A most spectacular place this certainly is... Reflections were breathtaking at every stop. Jandre' my canoe mate and guide. He put up with my "left/right" paddle moments!
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My sleeping area night 3. I slept out under the stars! Gorgeous scenes at every moment of our 5 days. Still waters
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Witches Hat Behind Witches Hat where the "Black Cat scratches" on the mountains. Perspective....
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Jandre' waits patiently for Ms. Shutterbug to finish. (: Different scenes and sites at each curve. View from campsite on night 4
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Our camp the last night Looking over to the South African side of the river. Officially camped in Namibia. Spectacular stillness
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More reflections.... Kaleidescopes Sunrise on our last day
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Sunrise mirror Coming around the bend Kat
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The end of the road for our adventure Dirty and dusty and awaiting a nice cold Windhoek Scenes of Namibia
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Dinner in Springbok was educational and tasty Quiver Tree!

Orange River - 2005
South Africa



Last updated: 4/3/05