In my early teens I read a book by Laurens Van der Post; Luderitz in German South West Africa was mentioned and this town became something magical to me.
Twenty years later, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to fly myself across Africa and Luderitz (Namibia) became my goal.
So some years ago I find myself calling, " Luderitz, 3DAFE, ten miles north east, inbound to land."
"3-FE - Luderitz, runway in use is 21, wind 210/45"
The wind aloft was very different and I made good time on my descent to the threshold, I didn't really land, I just hovered. One of those unforgettable days.