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Many of the crystals are studied and made into exquisite jewelry available for purchase. Some crystals weigh up to 14 tons.

The town has wide streets, with modern buildings. It such a 180 difference that what we have been seeing in Africa in the previous countries visited the the last two weeks.

Swakopmund, a seaside resort that resembles a Bavarian Village. The Germans were immigrants here from the early 19th century. The towns early colonial past are reflected in a number of older buildings preserved in the downtown areas.

The downtown seemed busy with cars and people in all directions. After Namibian independence from South Africa in 1990 many street names were changed from their original German, or in some cases, Afrikaans names, to honor Namibians, predominantly Namibians of black heritage.

This is a clever sign with a giraffe sticking its head out the window with the name of the business. Talk about an attention getter.

The pier at the beach makes for a nice walk along the beach and then onto the pier.

Swakopmund Lighthouse, located opposite of Municipal gardens, was opened in July 1902. The Lighthouse is still in operation, guiding ships with its light seen as far as from 35 nautical miles. One of the most prominent Swakopmund's landmarks.

Play area for kids at the beach area.

Great sandy beach.

The Swakopmund Museum is run by the Scientific Society Swakopmund. It is the largest privately run museum in Namibia and a favourite amongst locals and guests. On display are various types of indigenous plants, animals, minerals, an archaeological exhibition, the transport system of old and a variety of cultural historical objects. One of a kind and educational is the exhibition “People of Namibia.” It focuses on the traditional heritage of the different ethnic groups of Namibia. I found it very interesting.

Walking from the Museum along the beach area are a number of condos and on the first floor some good looking restaurants for relaxing and dining. A very nice area development for the beach area.

A number of developments along the beach area.

I am sure in these condos there are a number of rentals for the summer months

The buoys are placed in the beach area to warn swimmers not to go beyond as the water depth falls deeper in the area for those that are non swimmers. Warning buoys.

Another view of the pier from the beach area and condo and restaurant area.

An area set aside at the beach area to purchase lots of locally made items. Some were pretty unique.

This part of Southern Africa is much more advanced, opportunities for education, and maintained cleaner than we were have seen in the last several weeks. I am sure this trip has been a wake up call for many aboard this ship, from countries around the world seeing extreme poverty and lack of opportunities many of us have been accustomed to in our daily lives. ,

Last chance to purchase an item from Namibia at the dock area. We set sail from Walvis Bay, Namibia for Cape Town, South Africa our last stop on this incredible Regent ocean voyage from Lisbon, Portugal to Cape Town, South Africa.

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