Not everyone can travel to Namibia. Some are unable to venture across the ocean and meet these wonderful children here in Arandis. This is not to say there aren’t wonderful children where you are, but these kids have become special to me. A teacher I met in Brevard County, decided to send along a hug for me to bring to these children. Thank you, Kate.

There was a catch, I had to complete the making as it would not fit in my luggage. I found stuffing and was able to sew, my mother would have been proud, to completion the hug. My sewing may be a little crude, but the concept and the enjoyment observed on the faces of those children who have had their hug from an American Teacher was worth my slight discomfort.

Click here to read more in Mike’s August Missive (PDF format).

One of the more interesting and event filled duties of my time here is the monthly shopping trip for the “Mommies”. This is usually the better part of a day, starting at 08H00 and being finished around 14H00.

Sometimes we go to the bank first, and may have several stops along the way. Sometimes it involves getting gas bottles refilled. On a light day we only go to Fruit & Veg; Woerman Brock; Mega Save; Primo Schlacteri; and finish at Shoprite.

We have had days when we started at 08H00 and finished at 17H00. We now have to take a trailer in order to fit all the groceries purchased and the people doing the purchasing. All in all, this makes for a fun and good fellowship day.

I have also increased my knowledge about pricing here in Namibia.

Click here to read more in Mike’s July Missive (PDF format).