Notes on the Geography of Namibia: Walvis BayWhale Bay is less photogenic than Swakopmund. It's a working town built around a port but, like Swakopmund, draws at least some wealthy visitors to sun, sand--and flamingos. Make default image size larger ![]() No kidding. ![]() Harbor. ![]() Container terminal. ![]() Maritime Carrier Shipping calls itself "Your link between Southern Africa and Europe/North America." ![]() Crossties, rails, and surplused American school buses. ![]() Central business district. ![]() Another view. ![]() Office buildings; this is about as high as they go. ![]() Waterfront home. Not too bad, if that's your taste. ![]() A new development north of town. ![]() The name is simply Long Beach. ![]() Awaiting buyers. ![]() And here are those birds, drawn to a lagoon south of the harbor. |
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