June 16th 2001

Back to civilisation

Our stay at the Okawango comes to an end. Under a bright sunny sky we wash once more in the cold river. Most of us probably already dream of a shower...

During breakfast we see that the Moon has already come close to the Sun and even Venus can be seen with the unaided eye. Once more Doris's telescope is activated... Observation report in German: click here.


Two days and two nights we spent at the camp on the island. A team, where everyone can rely on the other.
A wonderful experience, which helps to break down borders (also those in your mind).

Then it is time to take down the tents. We are almost melancholic while we store the tents in the boats and leave. Saying good bye to our guides is a touching moment. Some of the girls give beautiful flowers to our female group members.


Saying good bye to the camp in the Okavango-Delta

A short time later we are back at Camp Audi. A little bit of rearanging the luggage and then - a shower! What a pleasure. We are back to civilisation.

In the evening Gabi manages to find a place for observing without lightpollution. Doris, Bernhard and I walk there with our portable instruments and continue our discoveries on the southern skies. Observation report in German: click here.
 


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