Africa Day

Unbeknownst to me, but knownst to others, Monday, May 26, is Africa Day.  You may say, ‘Surely You Jest’ but I say nay.  Tis truly a holiday.  A little research shows that it commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)…that’s organisation with an ‘S.’  Don’t say I never taught you anything …

You Can Call Me Al

Thanks to my shiny new DSL line, you can now call me on my Skype account.  The number is (513) 277-0502.  You can even leave me a message if I’m not online or available.  I don’t know how well it works given that I’m in Namibia and talking on my computer, but I figured for $5 a …

Shower vs. JB

Due to the fact that my new house does not have hot water at the moment…fingers crossed…I had the first of hopefully few cold showers this evening.  Welcome to Africa!

It’s On

Mosquitos everywhere beware…you are in my sights.  What’s the over under on this you supposed for the next few months?  Day one I’m at 9 and counting.

More Q&A with the Kids

1. is there milk or juice at africa? Sure is…milk comes in boxes and only needs to be refrigerated after opening. Plenty of juices…many that you can’t regularly get in the U.S. such as mango and guava juices. 2. what’s your favorite movie? mine is horton hears a who Horton Hears a Who…pretty good and …

Bikes’R’Me

So I buy this thing for about 100 USD.  I ride away and notice a significant wobble coming from the rear…the wheel is not balanced 🙁   I go back and they say I can have my money back or take it to the local garage and they’ll fix it.  I keep the bike and take …

On the Road Again

That was a short stay in Opuwo.  What gives?  I’m off to Outjo and Khoraixas (sp?) to do some surveying of the hospitals there.  I found this out this morning.  Here’s to flexibility.  One huge perk…I think i’m getting a bike on wednesday 🙂

Don’t Feed Beggars

Or at least, not when you around other Namibians.  They understandably get mad because they think these people should be working instead of begging…I tend to agree.  I like to cite South Park, Season 11, ‘Night of the Living Homeless’ as an example of what can happen.

Return to Opuwo

Had another rip roaring great drive back to Opuwo on Saturday.  Sure…we didn’t get a flat tire…run out of gas…or have 9 people in the car, but it still managed around 10 hours to get from one end to the other.  The drive was filled with cows jumping out of the bushes in an apparent …

IT Status in Namibia

Let’s just say that I learned a thing or two about how IT is viewed at the Ministry of Health and Social Services.  Annual development budget of N$500,000 for all of Namibia…roughly $66,000 USD.  There are a total of 4 people working on IT for the entire health system.  This is not promising. My question …

Books

Books are more expensive here than they are in Canada, but worth it when the author is Bill Bryson. I’ll be sure to put together a book report when I find the time to be that bored.

Bumble Bee

Tuna that is. Prime Fillet Albacore Steak…Ginger & Soy to be exact. Already Cooked! Just Heat & Serve! I may have stumbled upon the greatest camp food ever…or no kitchen in Opuwo, Namibia food…however you want to look at it. I look forward to trying the Lemon & Cracked Pepper and Mesquite Grilled…I’ll let you …