Back in the Bush

Arrived back in the Caprivi four days ago. Have had no internet service until today, hence no blog.

My journey here from Victoria Falls last Thursday went like clockwork. Crossed the border into Zambia, took a taxi to Livingstone and caught the bus to Sesheke which is a short walk from the Namibian border post. There to greet me was Elle, looking as stunningly gorgeous as ever, proving that absence not only makes the heart go stronger but improves your eyesight too. Mr B, her dog, also pleased to see me.

Elle's camp a bit rundown since I was last here, through no fault of her own. The tent is propped up by makeshift tree poles after the aluminium crossbars bent under the weight of rain water which gathered on her tent roof during her four month absence. Alot of her stuff, mostly tools which she depends upon, have also gone missing, presumably stolen.

Elle covered in bites from mosquitos who are very active this time of the year. Not helped by the fact that she allergic to stings. Her feet are in patricularly bad state. Covered in welts and purple scar tissue from mosquito and other insect bites. She got stung on the back by a wasp yesterday and is still very swollen today.

Found nasty scorpion in the tent last night which I removed using a glass and a piece of paper, slipped underneath. (Up until now, I've only done spiders in the bath).

Elle has been offered a house on an island nearby to live in. It has electricity, running water and lots of other mod cons, including a proper kitchen replete with stove, fridge, freezer etc. This has posed a bit of a dilemma for her. Despite the everyday hardships, she enjoys the solititude, privacy and location of her tent which she knows she will forfeit if she moves.

Woke up to birdsong this morning and Elle fast asleep in my arms. Watched the dawn break through the tent shade cloth window. I understand exactly what she means.

Today Namibia celebrates Independence Day, which this year marks the 20th anniversary since liberation from white South African rule.

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