Another flight in a small light aircraft, no problem becoming quite a regular flyer now, soon we should be able to book our seats a month in advance and use the executive lounge.
We leave the airport parking at 11.00 we have to get to the Botswana / Namibia border by 6.00pm it was a distance of some 400 km. Not a lot in a modern day car but in a 1958 1600cc Porsche in 30+ degrees it was a long way. We made it along with all the other crews to find that the man who stamps the custom forms had taken the day off (it was Sunday) The office phoned him and he kindly came in along with his very young son to calm the chaos.
Through the border we all go and onto our nights stop at Popa Falls.
We really enjoyed Botswana, its a prosperous country proud of its roots. All the people we met were happy with genuine smiles and welcomes. The president does however bear a striking resemblance to Lionel Richie, its probably why the National Anthem is ‘Hello is it me your looking for” :)
From the border we have to drive 25 km to our lodge on the bank of the Okavango River. Great place but a bit overwhelmed as the rally road show hit them.
We are treated to a river boat cruise were we see Hippo and Crocodiles followed by a cheese and wine sundowner party in the middle of the river by the Popa Falls, all a bit surreal and very wonderful.
A very busy day with transportation by boat, air and road. Bed at 9.30.
Molly is still going well even on slightly iffy petrol. All the other crews are still running and having a brilliant time.
The roads are good but very flat and a bit too straight for my liking, but you can’t have everything.
Tomorrow is a very long driving day and a trial section thrown in for good measure.
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