We struggled to get to Keetmanshoop. The road had been long and straight. We had thought of maybe stopping somewhere on the way - maybe in Grunau - but when we got there - we took one look at each other - and decided to carry on driving.
We re-fuelled in Keetmanshoop and saw Maritz Country Lodge behind the Engen Garage. The garage was a hive of activity but nestled behind the service station is the Lodge.
New to this, I was somewhat apprehensive as to what to expect. No need to worry though, the staff were amazing. Before we knew it, we had been booked in and had a remote to the tv and the air conditioner!
We were pleasantly surprised. We had a little unit when consisted of a kitchenette with a lovely double bed with crisp white sheets and a clean bathroom with a nice shower.
Our hostess was very keen to get us to come and have a drink in the bar, so we settled in, unpacked the necessary, and headed over to the entertainment area.
We went past the beautiful pool and into a lovely little area housing a bar, restaurant, outdoor resting areas, and a lovely braai area. Considering its the middle of nowhere, they really went all out to make it as pretty as they could!
I was talking to my husband on the cell phone, and the next thing I see Robyn 'chatting up' a man in the bar. It was quite funny, as she doesn't drink and definitely doesn't hang out in bars, but they make you so welcome, that she was sitting there chatting to a guy, Thinus Blaauw, who happens to run "Crisscross Namibia Safaris". His email address is info@crisscross.com.na. He was so accommodating and gave us so much information as to the 'way forward' on our trip. He said doesn't usually run tours at this time of year as the weather is unpredictable. I said I would love to see Namibia in the rainy season, and he told me - this is the rainy season. One would never have guessed with all the dry rivers!
We went for supper in the restaurant and not being that hungry, Rob and I decided to share a meal - crumbed pork chops. Well. We shared it - and there was still some to take home! What a generous helping for a very reasonable price! We could never had finished a plate on our own! I noticed as we travelled through Namibia that they were very generous with their helpings. The staff were also so nice and friendly and really made us feel most welcome.
After supper, we headed back to our cabin. We had seen the build-up of rain clouds on our way to Keetmanshoop but had no idea about the huge rain drops and thunder and lightning that was to follow. I insisted on showering, even though, rumour has it, you shouldn't shower during a thunder storm. Anyway I went to shower, and Rob was sitting watching TV. I was struggling with the water in the shower, and eventually it burst through with such force, I shouted. It so happened that a huge bolt of lightning cracked at the same time - and poor Robyn thought I had been struck by lightning.
We did laugh about it afterwards - but she nearly died of fright in the process!
In the morning we went for a lovely breakfast before hitting the road again. All in all, a great experience and definitely recommended for anyone looking for a place to sleep in Keetmanshoop!
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