Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

In total, I traveled about 180 miles this week. All of these miles were traveling from CCF farms and quick trips to town to collect some supplies and groceries. 

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

This year, we have traveled just under 1,000 miles in total.

How did I get around this week?:

Most of the journeys we take are on pickup trucks. In Namibia, we call a pickup truck a Bakkie.

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

The town trip to pick up supplies is always exciting! You get to eat some fresh food and bring back some luxuries, like chocolate and fresh bread. 

Other Travel News from this week:

This week was unusual in some ways because we didn't have any flat tires! Punctures are very common here because of the thorns and thorn bushes. Everyone who drives in Namibia needs to know how to replace a tire. There is no help in the African bushes!

Time Zone: CAT Central Africa Time +2
Local Time: Feb 6, 2024 7:45am