| (28) Riaan Burger Fri, 23 July 2010 10:34:17 +0000 |
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| (27) Jaco Bernard Fri, 23 July 2010 10:33:28 +0000 |
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| (26) Martiens Booysen Fri, 23 July 2010 10:31:49 +0000 |
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Alles het doelloos gevoel nadat ons moes vertrek terug na Pretoria - dit beteken natuurlik die toer was een groot sukses. Baie dankie dat ons dit kon beleef.
| (25) Zandra & Sker Zerwick Fri, 23 July 2010 10:25:16 +0000 |
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Alles het doelloos gevoel nadat ons moes vertrek terug na Pretoria - dit beteken natuurlik die toer was een groot sukses. Baie dankie dat ons dit kon beleef.
| (24) Andre Schultz Fri, 23 July 2010 10:19:01 +0000 |
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| (23) Jamaine Krige - student Thu, 20 May 2010 09:24:00 +0000 |
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WOW - wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring in die woestyn! Dit was vir my 'n ervaring wat ek nooit verwag het nie, met belewenis wat ek nie geglo het kon moontlik bestaan nie! Die mense, die toerleiers, die emosies en adrenalien, en natuurlik die baie "Faces of the Namib" was iets wat ek vir niks anders sou verruil nie.
| (22) Pieter en Petro Thorburn Thu, 20 May 2010 09:24:00 +0000 |
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Baie dankie vir die beste toer van ons lewe! Julle toerleier is 'n ongelooflike mens. Sy hantering van elke aspek van die toer van dag een af tot op die laaste dag, was uitsonderlik. Hy tree baie professioneel op, maar terselfdertyd maak hy op 'n humoristiese wyse die toer opwindend en interessant. Sy entoesiasme en die passie wat hy vir sy werk het, is opvallend en spoel deur na sy hele span toe. Ons het hom verskriklik baie geniet. Ons hele groep is dit eens dat ons weer die toer sal wil doen - dit is uitstekend. Ons sal verseker weer die toer wil doen en ons sal verseker al ons vriende vertel om ook te gaan.
| (21) Michelle Brouard: Consultant, Cape Town Thu, 20 May 2010 09:24:00 +0000 |
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In one sentence: I cannot remember when I last felt so free, exhilarated, poignant, and overwhelmed ALL at the same time. I have become a real ambassador for this trip because I have sent the "Faces" brochure though to family, friends, colleagues and my son's classmates parents!
| (20) Pottie and Carol Wed, 5 August 2009 14:57:17 +0000 |
| (19) Steve Anderson Wed, 5 August 2009 14:57:03 +0000 |
| (18) The McKerron Family Wed, 5 August 2009 14:56:49 +0000 |
-The McKerron Family: Sarah, Rupert, Hugo (aged 11) and Julzi (aged 10), Johannesburg
| (17) Pauline Wed, 5 August 2009 14:56:32 +0000 |
It’s been on my to-do list firstly, to thank you for being so accommodating and secondly for the most amazing trip that I’ve ever done. Mike and I have decided that the Faces tour is definitely on the “Top two things to do before you die” list and that said, we’re still searching for a number one, (so right now the Faces-tour is it!)
…I was never uncomfortable and never got too hot. We got stuck a few times but Mike luckily found his Prado’s low range “stitch em”- feet in time and I think my increased heart rate was only a good thing for Baby Bremer-adventurer in the making! Perhaps the only downfall of the tour was that I ate far too much!
It was really an incredible group of people, and everyone was very protective of one another. I seem to have lined up potential babysitters from Paternoster to Paarl, to Montagu…so it was all definitely worth it.
Rudi and the guides were also unbelievable. It’s so difficult to really describe this tour to people and we’re definitely still in awe.
We’re looking forward to another trip with you. Sooner, rather than later!
| (16) Liz and Brian Usher, Melkbosstrand, Western Cape Wed, 5 August 2009 14:50:37 +0000 |
The expedition was extremely good, as was the very knowledgeable Jacques, and great, great food and all the looking after by Johnny. Dune driving was a thrilling experience and just to get to see those landscapes was so special. The whole trip was amazing and the route was awesome, and it was a great privilege to get to know and see that part of Namibia. We will be back! It really was a ‘life enriching’ experience!
P.S. – don’t know if you know Jacques personally from the Namibian ‘Faces of Namib Expedition’, but I wrote this ‘ Ode To Jacques’ as he had some very special sayings and a great relaxed attitude! Please forward to him.
Ode To Jacques
“Baie Mooi” will never give us the same joy
As when we reached the dune crest, and boy
Breathed a sigh of relief that we were over
Especially by one tough old Land Rover!
Jacque was easy-going and taught us well
The Namibian Desert dunes could be hell.
He had patience, and we were all in awe
Of how he could drive a Four By Four!
He’s quiet and calm and never flaps
Not even with a bunch of testosterone chaps.
He led us with skill and humour to boot
Even when, “trap hom” couldn’t get us up his route.
Jacque had lots of knowledge about his land
His stories were interesting, and he knows sand.
He’s entertaining around the camp fire at night
Giving a cabaret or awarding that orange Tee for the day’s worst plight.
Buts it’s the sayings that will linger long
Besides the great food, the smile, and that nothing went wrong,
On the expedition through the Desert – Oh what joy!
To come back just to hear those two words – “Baie Mooi”!
By Liz Usher
| (15) Tertia & Hennie Potgieter Wed, 5 August 2009 14:50:24 +0000 |
With regards to Kosie, Fransman and Johnny: You should really be proud of three stand-up guys like that. They were extremely professional and co-operative and it was such a pleasure to be in their company every single day. The food was divine and the only thing they did not do for us was wake us up with a kiss on the cheek and coffee in bed (is it negotiable?) Just to imagine they cleaned the toilets for us!!!!!
It's amazing how they were able to communicate with either child or pensioner. Kosie was just magnificent with both kids and adults.
Please convey our deepest appreciation to all of them.
| (14) Jan and Saar Roeloffs, Hekpoort, Krugersdorp Wed, 5 August 2009 14:50:10 +0000 |
The food was excellent and the ease with which the three guides served us was fantastic. I have to admit that I was a wreck both before and during the tour but after tackling every massive dune, I felt really fulfilled. I am very grateful that I was able to have this experience.
I definitely want to do it again.
