Namibia 1: Luderitz and Swakopmund.
This program provides us with a rare opportunity to visit the emerging African nation of Namibia. In Luderitz, the main attraction is Kolmanskop Ghost Town; then we visit diamond mines that were discovered by accident in 1907; also we see a gigantic rock arch named Bogenfells. We visit the Namib Des...
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| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Kanopy Streaming,
2015.
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| Summary: | This program provides us with a rare opportunity to visit the emerging African nation of Namibia. In Luderitz, the main attraction is Kolmanskop Ghost Town; then we visit diamond mines that were discovered by accident in 1907; also we see a gigantic rock arch named Bogenfells. We visit the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world; where one can ride camels, observe the different colors of the dunes, and paraglide. In Swakopmund, we see carpets, rugs, and wall hangings individually designed and created by the Karakulia weavers; then we watch African art jewelers create beautiful pieces of jewelry; lastly, at the Swakopmund Tannery, we see how hides are transformed into leather goods. |
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