A village on the way.
We are now seeing more people and villages on the roadside. Two main ethic groups Herero and Himba people. Both have amazing traditional clothes.
A Herero woman
The Himba people who are nomadic goat and cattle herders. Rub goat fat and red mud ochre into their skin for protection from the harsh desert climate. The clothing they do wear is made mainly from goat skin. At Opuwo we went for a walk along the two main streets which was fascinating. Along with us came a self appointed guide who was trying to sell us bracelets and beads. She had very good English and was very happy to answer our questions. She was also Himba but not wearing the traditional garb.
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