.... Random weird facts about Namibia:
no one wears deodorant... most definitely not the men.. and it can be quite overwhelming standing next to an otherwise very nice and pleasant man. For your own psychological health I will not describe in detail this experience
if they aren't wearing deodorant, some of them use copious amounts of cologne which always makes me sneeze
drinking and driving is illegal here too..... but no one seems to care and I dont want to admit how many times I've been in someone's car and the driver has a beer in their hand. (Mom, it was there first or second beer.... and it was safer to do that then get a cab at night by myself)
goats are Namibia's Canada geese
instead of saying "eh" people say "neh" at the end of every sentence
the smell of the dust on the roads is heavenly
not everyone here can dance.. a lot of them are worse than me.. so there goes that stereotype
there is so much more.... but my brain is frying in the hot sun
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Loving all the blogs but I do have to admit I skim over the long ones...I really take after Dad for that one!
I can truly sympathize with you around body odor. As you know, my nose is like a blood hound and when I traveled to Europe, they maximized my senses. I even smelt peoples breath while on the bus! How disgusting is that? Most of your friends will think I am weird now.
Anyway, we are missing you dearly but we know you will be travelling all over the place the more you get into your field. This is just a small test run for the rest of your life!
Abigail is now 2 lbs, 11 oz and they are talking about transferring her to Scarborough Centenary any day now. It's amazing how she is just 8 weeks old. Oh how time flies! She is doing exceptionally well and God has His hand on her for sure! Or maybe it's the "ape creator"? lol
Loving and missing you,
Jen, Ade and Abi
PS Hows the food? Or did I skim that paragraph?
Hmmm ... in car with driver who is drinking beer .... better I don't say more. Stay safe, yes that's the goal - and sometimes I guess you have to make the best choice available. I think that reading the blog of a daughter in Africa is definitely a growth experience for a mom! Love ya,
Momo
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Take care, little one! I love you!
Leahpeah! I miss you!! sorry I haven't commented on your blogs yet, I've been in BC visiting my mom. You descriptions are wonderful, I wish I was there exploring with you! You are brave and wonderful, I am so proud of you, I tell everyone where you are and what you're doing! I will be back in ON in a few days, and contact you more freaquently then. Be safe! LOVE YOU
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