We are now on our way to the northern reaches of Botswana to the Caprivi Strip, the narrow section of Namibian land dividing Angola from Botswana. From there we plan to head through the Bushman villages and finally on our way back home!
With our last day in Windhoek, we headed over to the township or location as they are called here. In contrast with the township and squatter camps of Soweto, Katatura appeared to be much less destitute. The squatter camp homes of Katatura were built from corrugated metal siding for all walls and the roof. Situated on the top of a steep dusty hill, the sprawling range of homes extends in all directions. Each home has a number painted on its side to help locating in an emergency. Scattered throughout the area are tuck shops, homes of entrepreneurs who sell everything from bottles to hair cuts. Much like Soweto, they have the same troubles with a limited water supply and toilets shared between too many families.
Calvin & Sharon
(to be continued)
