Hey HEY Hey! How’s everyone doing back home? I hope you’re all enjoying your summer!
So the whole clan of us arrived back in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund on Wednesday evening. Wow, it feels so great to be back in Namibia, a place where I can call my home away from home, a place that is friendly, warm and inviting. The South African roadtrip was a refreshing experience, but there’s something about Namibia that keeps drawing one back. And no, it’s not just because of Garth! Haha! I just love the indescribable landscapes and wonderful people – beautiful in their own merit. One simply feels safe and comfortable here. Haha… unlike in South Africa where one should always be on the look out. (Recall the break-in when we first arrived in Somerset West?)
Anyway, the trip back up to Namibia was quite the adventure in itself. Most of everything was swell. Squeaky Sam seemed to have made a full recovery from all its previous car probs and was running smoothly. We got to visit Fish River Canyon and see amazing sights! Plus, we only paid the price of two people instead of four for accommodation because the hotel didn’t have enough rooms available and made a boo-boo when booking us in. All was fine and dandy until Joel fell sick. We thought it could’ve been food poisoning at first, but we all had the same thing for dinner the previous night. Then we concluded that it was a virus that has been spreading across Namibia. (Scott caught the virus too a while back.) It was nasty! Joel couldn’t hold anything down because it would threaten to come out one way or another. I felt really bad for the poor guy. He skin turned a pale grey-white color as the day went by. Things weren’t looking good. The road was not going well for him at all. So considering the situation, we all agreed that it would be wise to stay an extra night in Mariental (about 6 hours away from Walvis Bay), so Joel could recuperate. That was probably the best thing we could’ve done for him actually because he did seem better the following day, after a night’s rest. He was still very weak due to having NOTHING in his stomach, but he was such a trooper and wanted get on the road straightaway. Long story short, Joel is alive, Squeaky Sam is all better minus a very busted driver’s seat (probably due to wear and tear riding on rough roads), and the four of us made it home safe and sound after all. Phew… what adventures we had, huh!
So things in Namib are same ol’, same ol’, except Nathalie and Kaitlyn have joined us now as well. They also arrived on Wednesday on the Intercape Bus. They said their ride was 27 hours long! Holy crapola… that’d be heck being cooped in a bus for 27 hours! Good on you, girls!
The Mascatos are all doing well and are busy with rehearsals for the musical. Mrs. Venter is still as strong as ever, running like the Energizer Bunny! Jen Kinghorn and the Scottish choreographer will be arriving this weekend to further add to the excitement! Woot… things are going to be on a roll as most of everyone’s focus will be towards the preparation for the production. Yay… I can’t wait!
My blessings to all back home! I do miss everyone and can’t wait to sing in choir again! Wow, I can’t believe how quickly time is flying by. I have only 10 days before I fly back home to E-town! Crazy nuts! Gah… gotta go soak up more of Namibia pronto! Ta ta for now! ;-)
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