The next day we went on a tour to a local Himba village. This was a normal village not set up for tourists although at the end they did have a small craft market. They were happy to answer questions about their village life and we were free to take photos. Very simple life style. The women's main occupation seemed to be to have babies. (up to 15 on average) They washed once in their life before they got married. They rub oil and ocre into their skin which protects from the harsh sun. They wear goat skin around the parts they clothe. Their hair was also coated with oil and ocre. A very good adaption to the environment considering the scarcity of water. No bodies , hair or clothes to wash. They didn't smell at all. As close as we got anyway.
The men and boys were away tending their animals during the day.
Very little inside their huts. Just some of their headgear hanging up and an incense smouldering fire. Cooking was done on an outside fire. Tried some cooked maise kernels they were cooking. Bit like not very good pop corn!
Store House
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