Typical Himba guy and his wife..
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this we got everywhere, the local kids by the dozen taking a look and having fun
Now i am loaded and on the move, a lot of weight here, keep the center of gravity low and its not to bad. until you fall off that is
I am borrowing this 950 KTM which saves me from shipping or renting a bike. Its not loaded in this pic, but will be later in the pics
we did a lot of training prior to going, tis shows our weaknesses and what others advice that came out
5 adventurous and a little crazy guys decide to tour Namibia SW Africa on their bikes. Now after 3500 kms and lots of pics we have finally done it, what with a sore butt and total admiration for the Himba tribe the results i will publish here. So, bear with me while i build this travelogue of Namibia and the Himba's.
Africa 2008
some local kids
this we got everywhere, the local kids by the dozen taking a look and having fun
loaded and ready
Now i am loaded and on the move, a lot of weight here, keep the center of gravity low and its not to bad. until you fall off that is
borrowing this 950 KTM
I am borrowing this 950 KTM which saves me from shipping or renting a bike. Its not loaded in this pic, but will be later in the pics
the Guys training
we did a lot of training prior to going, tis shows our weaknesses and what others advice that came out
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- This girl was being got ready for her wedding, and...
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- The teenagers...................
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- Red and beauty what more could you want?? hahaha ...
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- WE ARE HERE..........................................
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