The Typical Namibian Road Trip Experience
We all love travelling in Namibia, but I want to discuss a few issues with you right now. Let’s start with the so-called ‘convenience stores’ at the service station. Tell me why the over-glorified cuca shops price everything like it’s a global crisis all over again. I have more to point out, but let’s start right there in those fancy shebeens with glass doors. Imagine the price of fuel today and then spare some for water at N$25, an old pie for N$30, cigarettes for N$90, and
The author critiques common issues encountered during road trips in Namibia, particularly focusing on the exorbitant pricing at service station convenience stores. Examples include inflated prices for basic items like water, pies, and cigarettes, along with charges for using toilet facilities. The narrative humorously describes the unpleasant physical consequences of consuming questionable food items purchased at these stops, leading to urgent needs for restrooms. The piece then highlights the lack of accessible and private facilities in rural areas, where roadside rest stops are often fenced off by farmers, forcing travelers into uncomfortable and undignified situations. The author argues for greater consideration from farmers, suggesting the installation of simple gates to allow travelers access to designated areas for relief, framing the current situation as a form of 'oppression'. The piece touches upon an encounter with a police officer, implying further challenges or observations on the road.
This piece offers a candid and humorous critique of common inconveniences faced by travelers in Namibia, highlighting issues with pricing, infrastructure, and access to basic facilities.
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