Day Two Adjustments....

Hey Guys,

So it's day two in Namibia. As I keep trying to remember, it's New Year's Eve! This morning we started our orientation and took a walk into town. We arrived at the mall here in Windhoek after a 10 minute walk in the BLAZING HOT sun. I turned the corner and to my surprise, the mall was just like back home! Anything you can buy in a mall in the US you can buy here in the capital. Pretty cool.

I know a lot of people are wondering about the animals and the truth is that I haven't seen any animals yet unless you count the dogs or cats that the residents have here. Oh, and the scorched lizard on my way back from the mall (ew). There aren't going to be random wild African animals roaming around in Windhoek. It's pretty crowded and modern. Those of you who asked for pictures, I will definately try to post some as soon as I can. However, I haven't taken any yet. I hear that when I do take them at my site it will eat up my internet credit if I try and upload them. So in terms of pictures...I'll do my best!

Tonight for New Years we are having a Braii (bbq) here at the hostel and ringing in the New Year! Funny story about the whole like everyone in the US drinks on New Years thing...here in Windhoek the liquor stopped being sold at 1 in the afternoon. Apparently on Saturdays stores close early, not sure why yet. I'm going to go get ready for the Braii and relax by the pool...I hope that everyone has a wonderful New Years and I will post soon. :) (PS: Some of the workers at the hostel are playing "Tonights Gonna Be a Good Night" by the Black Eyed Peas...so that's an omen for everyone!)

Much Love,
Chelsea