The Typical Namibian Road Trip

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 access to a toilet at N$5.

How is that a convenience?

Why would peeing cost that much when sometimes it is only a few drops that come out? Why was the lady laughing at me when I explained that I did not really pee that much and that I should possibly only pay N$2? What’s the joke there?