Walvis Bay, Namibia - Day 1, #3 of 3

continued --- The last stop of the day was to a restaurant, Tandaki’s Kitchen, that was a converted garage by an unemployed schoolteacher during covid in order to make money. What fun as we got to listen to some traditional African music by an acapella group as we were treated to original Walvis Bay “treats” including mahangu and worms (see photos). Yes, we ate Omagungu (Mopane Worm), Omboga (Dried Wild Spinach), Pap Porridge, and Milled grain dough to eat it

On the way back we did pass some beautiful homes, what a dichotomy and a lake of flamingos. I spent a long time chatting with the tour guide about World politics and then about life in different parts of the World and the cost of living and types of jobs available to him and his people. I quickly learned that their view of menial labor is so different from ours and they are just missing the incredible opportunities that we are given and the range of options for young people in the U.S. verses here in Africa. I just wish there were ways to bring some of these people to the U.S. and other places where there is a need for their ambition, honesty, hard work and dedication to even the simplest tasks. We met such wonderful people here.Read more