Directions to Swaziland:
Take the N14
Make right at highway
Make left at mango stand
Follow signs for Oshook border
cross border and follow signs to hotel
Ok, I might be exaggerating but it isn't far from the directions that were given to me. Each person I spoke with said how easy of a drive it is and not to worry. I am not sure if anyone understood who they were speaking with! Anyhow, I decide to go for it and the first 2 hours were smooth, the 3rd hour between not seeing any of the above signs/landmarks, huge pot holes, and street signs that actually say "High Car Jacking Area" had me a bit rattled and I ended up driving up and down a few wrong streets before calling a friend who had a map out and ready and she walked me through the next part. A 3 1/2 hour car trip took us 5 hours but we made it and the kids didn't pick up too many new words!
Swaziland is absolutely beautiful - rolling hills, cool art, lovely people.
A friend of mine with her 2 boys surprised me by showing up at the hotel a couple hours after us which was great to have someone to tour around with. My favorite place we visited was this place called the House of Fire - it's an art gallery, music hall, bed and breakfast. They have their version of burning man in April or May - I am hoping to go next year, anyone in?
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