We were so privileged to be able to visit a settlement of the Himba people - semi-nomads who live in scattered settlements throughout the Kunene Region. This lady showed us how they clean themselves with steam and aromatic smoke from coals with herbs and spices, then rub their skin with red ochre and fat. This protects their skin too from the harsh desert climate, and from insects. They also smoke their clothing and blankets. It is so hard to imagine living without showering! Water in those arid regions is very precious!
@yorkshirekiwi haha - thanks Carole.
@777margo Thanks Margo :-)
@jamibann - thanks so much Issi
@littleconnie Thanks for commenting Connie :-)
@haskar Thank you
@moonmtn I think it was a kind of clay
@eudora Thanks Diane.