How are you doing? Things here are going well. It still feels unreal
that I am leaving! I have two weeks left in Namibia. I am not sure
when I am heading to Windhoek, so I'll keep you informed. Today's
edition of coming home has to deal with what I refer to as the "Rock
Star Status". Here in Rundu I am a superstar! Honestly! Ok, so no
one wants my picture or my autograph, but I am CONSTANTLY stared at
with people frequently pointing their fingers at me. It doesn't
matter where I go. Grocery store, church, post office.... everywhere
I go I get stared at, sometimes (like at church) for hours at a time!
And, especially when I enter the hospital compound, EVERYONE waves at
me and gives me greetings. Greetings are very important in this
society so it's not any wonder that they all greet me, but I wave
constantly from the moment I drive through the gate to the moment I
park the car!
I am honestly going to be thankful that I won't be stared at so much
once I come home! However, it will be a little weird to no longer be
recognized... to be just another person and not having the masses
interested in my every move.... There is absolutely nothing that any
of you can do to help me adjust to blending in with society... (I
don't want you to stare at me to make me feel better!!!) I just wanted
to share with you guys something that I might struggle with. :-)
I hope this finds you all doing well!
love,
kapande
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