I spent a month at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and needed to overnight in Windhoek one night before leaving Namibia. There were several options, but I chose the Vondelhof Guesthouse, and I am glad I did! Staff was very friendly and helpful (more later), the location was perfect for me (I needed to visit the Namibian Craft Marketplace for a shawl and jewelry to complete an outfit I'd bought in Otjiwarango), and coincidentally, it was also near the restaurant I'd identified prior to visiting Namibia as a potential for this vegetarian. I arrived about 3pm to check in, and was shown to room 4. This is a double bed, with an extra guest bed, in the back corner of the property. There is no aircon, but I was able to use the fan and open up some windows for fresh air. The decor and space was absolutely perfect after a month in the bush! I asked the staff at the front desk how to get to the Namibian Craft Marketplace. Turns out it was a short walk (less than 15 minutes), so rather than taking a taxi I decided to get some steps in. They did warn me to not bring a backpack or large purse, and to be aware of my surroundings as I walked (especially if I was on the main roads). They did NOT warn me about the crazy drivers, who seem to turn on a red light! Fortunately for me, I was already used to traffic on the opposite side, so I was looking in the correct direction. At the Namibian Craft Centre, I found what I was looking for (a shawl to cover my shoulders) at one of the little booths. I also managed to grab some seasonings. Then I headed over to the Craft Bistro (see my review) for a late lunch. Upon my return to the Vondelhof Guesthouse, I realized I'd made a mistake with what time I needed to leave the next morning (I already had a driver lined up to take me to Hosea Kutako International Airport, about 30+ minutes away. I would need to eat at about 6am for a 6:45am pickup. Licius, at the front desk, said he would make be a box lunch as that was quite early (he asked what kind of sandwich I'd want, the fruit, and the juice). Less than an hour later, there was a knock on my door, and he delivered a bag stuffed with all the things I had said plus more!! A cheese (with lettuce and tomato) sandwich, a small cup of yogurt, a banana, an apple, apple juice, a bottle of water, and several small packages of snacks (nuts/raisins, fruit chews, etc). This was almost enough for breakfast AND lunch, and it was ALL delicious!! (Thank you, Licius, for taking the time to make such a perfect box brekkie!) It had been a bit drizzly on my walk back from the Craft Centre, but by nightfall the sky really opened up. Pouring rain, and scads of thunder and lightning. I took some video of the lightning (it really lit up the sky), then rearranged my luggage, and crawled into bed about 10pm. After a month of sleeping in the bush, the linens felt fabulous on my skin. The toiletries (Kalahari Roiboos soap) in the shower the next day were lovely. I almost wish I could stay an
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