On Tuesday we traveled to the western coast of Namibia to a village called "Swakupmond". it's a German-type community with lots of European influences in both the architecture and lifestyle. On our 5-hour trek through the Namibian mountains (dirt road only, we took the scenic route), we were passed by an SUV with a Texas flag on it. A few kilometers up the road they had pulled over and we stopped to talk. They were two Texans, living in Botswana who were on holiday in Namibia... and one was an Aggie! It is such a small world. (cue theme music).
Today, my dad and I drove 2 hours north along the coast to a small placed called Cape Cross. There are approximately 25 seal communities along the coast of Namibia, and one is at Cape cross. Thousands of seals! It was incredible, and a little stinky. Pictures to come when I have a faster internet connection.
In Africa, there are no such things as soda fountains, and diet coke is called "coke light". you have to ask if you want ice in your glass, and most glasses come with a lemon in it. A "bakki" is a truck.
hmmmm also, I'm realizing I should have brought a buffer for me and my parents.. I forgot what its like to spend 10 days nonstop with them without a buffer... I'm gonna work on that....
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What's a buffer?
In the case of family, its usually a third party who lessens the strong effect that parents can have when you're not used to being around them... :)
And vise versa for the parents...we only 'briefly' needed a buffer!! Having a wonderful time with Emily. The Lord has given this young woman so much Godly wisdom.
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