How the time flys

Just a quick update since I'm running out of time here at the internet cafe.

All I can say is 'Wow, how the time flys!' I can't believe out time here in Namibia is almost up. It seems like just a couple days ago we were landing in Windhoek tired from our travel but excited for the trip laying ahead. The multitude of experiences our group has encountered in the last couple weeks could fill a book and I'm sure nobody will soon forget them. Two things have struck me on this trip and represent the spirit of Namibia in my eyes. First is the diversity of this country. Not only from an ecological standpoint, as we have seen everything from dense shrublands and mountains to baren sand dunes and coastal flats, but the people as well. We have seen the full spectrum of people on this trip, from native Himba peoples living their traditional pastoral lives to modern students that would look just as common in Nebraska as Windhoek. In this same vein is the tenacity of the people here in finding ways to live and find comfort in less than ideal conditions. Some of the places we have stayed are extremely remote, sometimes several hours from the nearest town or city, but everywhere has been more than hospitable. Even Uapii's family, who live in traditional dung and earth houses on a farm have all the necessities and comforts. This trip has truely changed my view on what is important in life.

Thanks for reading
Ben