Well here I am in Namibia and it is very hot!
The journey to Windhoek was very long, and I stopped in Johannesburg for three hours waiting for my transfer flight. On arrival, a VSO representative, Ehrens, took me to some flats where I stopped for three nights. During that time I was briefed on such things as health issues, security, culture and the education system. I was taken out to a typical African Restaurant, where I was given fried caterpillars. They were a bit crunchy and not very tasty, to tell you the truth. I was also shown around a township, given various tasks and then left to find our way back home. I managed it, and got back in plenty of time. Windhoek is a strange place with very modern shops in the centre and poor suburbs, where people live in small tin houses with no water, electricity or sanitation!
On Friday I travelled up to the North of Namibia to a place called Onguadiva, where I stopped with a very nice lady called Penny. She showed me around the local area and told me about the schools I may be working with. I also met some other volunteers from many parts of the world. They were all very nice to me and made me feel very welcome. Security seems to be a very big issue here and lots of volunteers have been robbed. I am going to try to be very careful and make sure that I keep myself safe.
The animals and insects are amazing here and so far I have seen Baboons, Ostriches, Impala, Tortoise, many birds of prey, Goats, cattle etc. In addition there are some really cool bugs here and Mr. Holderness would love to have them back at Parkside School. A lot of the birds have very pretty plumage and today I saw a bird like a Robin but with a blue chest, unfortunately I was unable to take a picture of one as they were too quick. There are also a lot of lizards here and they seem to be sunbathing wherever you go, some of them as long as 30 cm.
Tomorrow I am being taken to my home for the next eleven weeks. It is in a place called Oshikuku, which is a very nice name. I hope that it is also a nice place to stop! I will also start work tomorrow and have to be there for 7.00 am. As Namibia is two hours ahead of Norwich, that means I will be starting work at 5.00 am, English time.
I will let you know how my first day in Oshikuku is, as soon as I can.
Best wishes to everyone in England and especially the children at Parkside.
Barry
The journey to Windhoek was very long, and I stopped in Johannesburg for three hours waiting for my transfer flight. On arrival, a VSO representative, Ehrens, took me to some flats where I stopped for three nights. During that time I was briefed on such things as health issues, security, culture and the education system. I was taken out to a typical African Restaurant, where I was given fried caterpillars. They were a bit crunchy and not very tasty, to tell you the truth. I was also shown around a township, given various tasks and then left to find our way back home. I managed it, and got back in plenty of time. Windhoek is a strange place with very modern shops in the centre and poor suburbs, where people live in small tin houses with no water, electricity or sanitation!
On Friday I travelled up to the North of Namibia to a place called Onguadiva, where I stopped with a very nice lady called Penny. She showed me around the local area and told me about the schools I may be working with. I also met some other volunteers from many parts of the world. They were all very nice to me and made me feel very welcome. Security seems to be a very big issue here and lots of volunteers have been robbed. I am going to try to be very careful and make sure that I keep myself safe.
The animals and insects are amazing here and so far I have seen Baboons, Ostriches, Impala, Tortoise, many birds of prey, Goats, cattle etc. In addition there are some really cool bugs here and Mr. Holderness would love to have them back at Parkside School. A lot of the birds have very pretty plumage and today I saw a bird like a Robin but with a blue chest, unfortunately I was unable to take a picture of one as they were too quick. There are also a lot of lizards here and they seem to be sunbathing wherever you go, some of them as long as 30 cm.
Tomorrow I am being taken to my home for the next eleven weeks. It is in a place called Oshikuku, which is a very nice name. I hope that it is also a nice place to stop! I will also start work tomorrow and have to be there for 7.00 am. As Namibia is two hours ahead of Norwich, that means I will be starting work at 5.00 am, English time.
I will let you know how my first day in Oshikuku is, as soon as I can.
Best wishes to everyone in England and especially the children at Parkside.
Barry
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