Cycling The Road Less Travelled

After I got all of the Swakopmund sand out of my hair, eyes, mouth and nose, we set off again heading north. Our first stop was Spitzkoppe; one of the most unique and beautiful mountains in Namibia. It’s a beautiful spot to watch a sunset so we decided to pitch up tent there. While walking around the campsite scouting for photos, Diana found several large paw prints. From what we understand, there are leopards in the area. We’re not sure they were leopard prints, but I suppose it could be possible. (Don’t worry. We’re perfectly safe in our tents; leopards can’t work the zippers. Sure, they may try, but eventually they give up in utter frustration and walk away feeling completely defeated,…probably take out their aggravations and feelings of inadequacy on some poor warthog…poor little warthog ).

Other attractions included the Petrified Forest near Khorixas and Twyfelfontein; World Heritage site and one of the most impressive collection of rock engravings in Africa. Both are well worth a visit but the petroglyphs at Twyfelfontein are particularly impressive.