Experiences of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia (2016-19) and further adventures…
With fellow PCVs Andrew and Kevin, I climbed to the top of one of the largest sand dunes in the world on Saturday. So named because it is the seventh dune after crossing the river Tsauchab, Dune 7 has been measured at over 1,256 feet – 383 meters. I hope these photos and video clips give you some idea of its scale and beauty, as well as the fact that it’s made up entirely of small grains…
Life in Arandis is racing by – I can’t believe it’s mid-August and that I’ve been here 7 weeks already! My first three months on site are designed to help me integrate with my new community and my work colleagues – that is all happening very nicely. To ensure that we maintain that focus, Peace Corps does not want us to venture too far afield or take any vacation time away. That’s not been a problem as there are plenty of things to see and do around town and within the Erongo Region. Here are some visual vignettes for you to enjoy…
Continue reading “Images of Life in Namibia”Surprises appear regularly and unexpectedly in Namibia. While hanging my laundry on the clothesline during a quiet Sunday afternoon, I heard beautiful a cappella music nearby. A 15-person choir was rehearsing in the corner of an alleyway where they enjoyed great acoustics. It’s more than 5 minutes long and I hope you enjoy it, too.
And no, the photograph has nothing to do with the music…
Someone asked if I was exaggerating about the size of the bats that dive-bombed my pool at sunset. I guessed a 24-inch wingspan – what do you think?
Continue reading “The bats really are that big!”It’s been a long time since my last post and 5 weeks since I moved to my new home in the small desert town of Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia.
I’m working at the Town Council as its Local Economic Development Specialist and am settling into both home life and work life here. The days race by at lightspeed and all my energy has been expended on integrating with my colleagues and new community.
Continue reading “Welcome to Arandis!”Is this celebratory smiley too graphic?
Photo credit: Andrew Resor (who also gets credit for tasting it…)
One of my favorite economists, Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz, recently published an article on Namibia’s economy, the link of which has been removed. But I found this quote of interest.
After 9 weeks of PST, we were sworn in today by the US Ambassador as official Peace Corps volunteers in Namibia.
We’re in the final throes of PST and preparing for our Swearing-In Ceremony tomorrow which will be streamed live via Periscope!
Continue reading “Final days of PST and live stream of our Swearing-In!”
For 5 days last week, I shadowed Andy G at his work & living site in Penduka Village outside of the capitol, Windhoek. Continue reading “Images of Life in Namibia”
