Monday, November 26, 2007

Namibia - Who brought her?

Traveling to one of the planet's southernmost countries offers up such extremes as the Namib Desert, The Skeleton Coast, age-old tribes living traditionally, an array of amazing wildlife with clever adaptations to harsh conditions and, if you're really, really lucky...16 days with the world's most miserable person.

Just to be clear, there's really nothing wretched about this girl. She's attractive, well-traveled, fit and friendly. She has a lot going for her...except one important piece--her outlook. The glass is 9/10 empty with this one.

Peek, if you will, through her eyes at the amazing world we call Namibia:

+ it's hot + the dinner wasn't good + the chip sandwich isn't right + i'm not talking about myself + it's hot + the bread isn't good + the room is too small + the fan is too loud + i don't want to talk to them + i don't eat bread anymore + why isn't there more white bread? + it's cold + Scottish accents are so ugly + why are we stopping so many times? + it's raining--why didn't anyone tell me it was rainy season?! + it's hot + stop snoring + people that litter are so rude + i'll just get some toilet paper and pee in the bushes + why are we stopping? + it's hot + it's windy + it's dusty + there's no toilet paper + there's no mirror + those people are loud + i'm bored + i don't want to see the Himbas + i don't want to see rock paintings + we have to sit here for another half hour?! why?! + we have to share a bungalow?! + THEIR guide was more on the ball and got them a better table + it's hot + it smells + shhhhhh!!! + the fish isn't good + lions are boring + i hate brown bread + there are too many bugs + the tent creaks + there's no hot water + there's no cold water + well, there goes my dinner money (whcn she had to contribute buying petrol) + you said the car rental was 1054, i'm not giving you 1360 + someone drank my water + i didn't get my money's worth + i wish i had done the other portion + the crepes are supposed to be hot + those old crusties ate all the fish + it's hot + why are we stopping? + i'm homeless + why isn't my friend emailing me back? + why didn't nick try to make out with me? + why isn't craig emailing me? + i hate my job + i have no money + i don't like this necklace + the beans are cold + it's hot + my skin's dry + i don't like this bracelet + there are still dry spots after my pedicure + the pool is too far from the room + the chairs are so far from the pool + once again you get a better room + it looks like those people have checked out. they shouldn't be allowed to sit at the pool. (although that is precisely what she was planning to do the next day) +

Quick, book your adventure of a lifetime today!