Niilonga, John, and Nuugwanga
PC Group 30 Reconnect – Harmony Centre
armony Centre scenery
Harmony Centre
Twins!
Yoga. Almost got it Niilonga and Nuugwanga!
Toyota. The Namibian brand of choice
Clouds
Opuwo is enough!
Opuwo – Himbas
Opuwo!
Cute
Meme Netatu.
Do you like the cow tail?
Meme Ndeyapo and I wearing traditional Oshiwambo dresses. Yes
Holly, it’s made out of pink.
A few rowdy Owambos trying to get me to dance.
Check out the woman in the middle with the harmonica.
Blue skies and umbrellas.
Gift giving
Before leaving each wedding event the bride and groom give you a big
slab [...]
Cluster ’09! Spent four day during the presidential election with a
handful of Volunteers in a luxurious home equipped with
air-conditioning, a microwave, and a flush toilet!
Downtown Nakaheke
Beautiful
Clouds over Okahao
My favorite place to read.
In the Afternoon on Sunday November 11th David Iileka, Meme’s
Father-in-law and the town headman, graced us with his presence. He
speaks little English [...]
I’m enjoying the huts but it’s going to take some time to get use to them. Simple tasks require so much energy; laundry, cooking, showering, getting in and out of my huts. The doors are about four feet tall. It’s tiring having to bend over every time you want to come or go. [...]
Meme Iileka’s homestead.
One evening the family discovered my yoga matt and guitar. I explained what yoga or joga (Namibian accent) was and then convinced everyone to try a few poses. Later we played Memory (notice the playing cards on coffee table) and then everyone sang along with me to a few depressing songs (I need [...]
Boys
And Fold.
beauty
Last dinner together in Okahandja at Café Spitze. Nam good burgers, pizza, and fries.
Blog post: Swear in – A few faces:
Sarah
Julie and Michael
Meme Selma and I. Do you like my oshiwambo dress? A gift from meme.
Meme and Tate
I had no idea Missourians were so wonderful.
Shannon
Caitlin and I. [...]
My wonderful host family in Okahandja. Meme Selma has become my best friend – I’m going to miss her dearly. Notice the “I heart NY” t-shirt and the Obama button.
Beautiful grassy knoll near Kukuri. Perfect for naps, conversations, and games of backgammon.
PC training staff and all 32 Volunteers! Do you like our [...]
Around 12noon on August 21st I, alongside 32 other Volunteers, finally arrived in Namibia!
All 33 Volunteers were nominated for education positions and will be Secondary/Upper Primary English, Math, IT, or Science teachers. Everyone is amazing.
The 18hr flight was uneventful (thank goodness). I had the luxury of sitting next to a [...]
To Everyone:
This shiny new bog will be used as a pictorial journal of my two years Peace Corps service in Namibia. I’d also like to share with you a current PCV’s blog with amazing pictures. www.greginnamibia.blogspot.com -Enjoy.
To Future Volunteers:
Over the past 3 months I have come across many “Namibia Specific” questions during my preparation. Blogs, [...]