Christy in Namibia - Peace Corps

As I mentioned in my previous post, the very same day that Leah and I parted ways was the same day that I went to SA to meet up with my family. I am truly so, so lucky. I joked with some of my colleagues in December that since I am not going home during my service, I’m bringing America to Africa! Boy, did that feel true when I waited at the arrivals terminal for all six members of my immediate family to walk out of those sliding glass doors. I can’t express the excitement, joy, and love I felt watching my family members pass through the doors and come out into the arrivals atrium. First Andrew and Jo, and then after 30 minutes or so, my dad, mom, John, and Kelsey. I pretty much hug-tackled all of them. How could you do anything different when it’s the first time you’re all together in 1.5 years?! It was my first time seeing my siblings (including siblings-in-law) since July/August 2015. It was my first time seeing my parents since May 2016. All in all, a huge excitement. Th

It’s not everyday that your bestie comes halfway across the world to visit you. That’s why December 14 th was one of the best days ever!!! It had been so long in the making that it almost seemed impossible when the day arrived. I had been in Windhoek for a VSN (Volunteer Support Network) training & meeting and I dipped out early that day to go and rent a car and pick Leah up at the airport. The car rental was a bit of a process, so I was slightly late for getting Leah. But when we found each other, both peeking our heads around a corner in search of the other, it all got so real! We exchanged a tear-filled bear hug and quickly jumped into the car to start our road trip to Etosha National Park! (Yes, I’m that cruel of a host. After 36 hours of traveling, I made Leah get into the car to start a road trip!) Some roadtrip scenery After we were about halfway to the gate of Etosha, we came to realize that we weren’t going to make it to the gate before the sun went down,