private bathroom, and everything needed after a day of travelling. It was the kind of space where you can drop your bag, kick off your shoes, and exhale.
Once settled, I joined our travel party for lunch at the Whistle Stop Lounge. It was a group of writers, so naturally there was conversation, strong opinions, and the occasional“ did you know?” moment. Lunch gave us a chance to slow down before the evening began in earnest.
By supper, we were heading to The Tug, one of Swakopmund’ s well-known waterfront restaurants. Sitting beside the Atlantic, with the ocean doing its thing in the background, gave dinner an easy sense of occasion. in finding lunch than in entertaining a boat full of tourists. I tried making friends. The pelican had other priorities.
After the cruise, there was a short break before swapping the calm waters for the dunes.
DESERT MODE: ON Quad biking in the desert sounded like a great idea. And it was, until I realised those peaceful-looking dunes were about to test my driving skills. Once the helmet was on and the engine started, there was no turning back. Flying across the sand, climbing the dunes, and taking in the scale of Namibia was an absolute jol. It was one of those moments where you stop and think: OK, Namibia, I see you.
The catch of the day was kabeljou, grilled beautifully, followed by the dangerously delicious Ebony and Ivory chocolate mousse. Let’ s just say the mousse deserved its own itinerary.
ALL ABOARD Day two was where things really got going. First up was a boat cruise from Walvis Bay, with Atlantic views, fresh sea air, and a relaxed start to our adventure.
There were seals, wide ocean views, and a pelican that seemed far more interested
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