A few more lessons...

I have I only been here for about 3.5 months, but have already learned a few things about life...and I wish I had figured these out a long time ago...ahhh, but as the proverb says:

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

So, here are a few more lessons I'm passing on....

Celebrate the rain. But do not disturb it. 

Walk with the sand. Don't try to fight it. 

Treasure every moment. Live in the moment.  And don't rush your time or conversation with people. Every minute that passes is one minute longer you are able to share a moment and enjoy this person. 

Listen to Namibian (sounds like "Island") music everyday. 

You call it extreme camping.

They call it everyday living. 

You call it off-roading.

They call it a trip to the supermarket. 

Mahangu and soghum have many uses - hard porridge (oshifima - sort of like harder mashed potatoes), soft porridge (like oatmeal), a (soft)drink, beer, baby food, chicken feed, pig food, dog food....just to name a few....

Laughter is a great form of communication.

Let nature take its course, and don't try to get in it's way or control it..and things will always work out the way they are supposed to....