We went out shopping for a car, and what I am finding is that every vehicle here is about 2 to 3X the USA bluebook values! The only cars that are actually less expensive are classic Volkswagen Beetles from the early 70s’ They run around $3,000 for fully reconditioned models with rebuilt engines! I think I may get one – since that is one part of my youth that I never experienced!
There is a nice used car lot that opens up every weekend at one side of the mall. Lots of vehicles to choose from, and the more I look, the more I think I want a heavy, rugged, Land Rover. I am itching to get out and explore this country as I hear from friends that the country is incredible - with the right vehicle. Everyone tells me that grass is very high, and if you can’t see over it you will miss 90% of the wildlife. They also talk about crossing rivers, and climbing steep rocky hill trails. That’s the kind of exploration I could enjoy, and I’ve always fancied the thought of going out on “Safari” on my own – not on a tour bus in a park.
There’s a few awesome land Rovers here, fully equipped with roof-top tents, hot water shower nozzles, winches, snorkels, and one even had a home-made laundry washing contraption built on the top that apparently washing a small load of clothes while the vehicle is bouncing along a rough trail. Very clever!
We’ll keep looking until we spot a deal… in the meantime we use the Embassy’s motor-pool to pick us up and take us to the Embassy, and use taxies to get to and from the mall.
