Saturday, July 9

Today was our shopping day. We got to sleep in and then we headed to the mall in downtown Windhoek. Along with the stores inside and outside the mall, there are a few “markets” along the walkways and right down the street. These markets are really just artists selling their things on tables on the ground, but a lot of their things are very good. A lot of wood carvings, jewelry, baskets, and bowls. All of these things are made out of very interesting things too! I got a pair of earrings made out of recycled paper and ostrich egg, and bracelets made out of some sort of bone or ivory or white stone. I also got a few other things to give to friends and supporters. After a delicious lunch at Mugg &Bean, we finished up our shopping at one other little market and then came back to Stephan and Beverley’s. We played some Yahtzee, ate dinner, and a few others watched a movie. While today was very relaxing a nice, I wish we were starting our long journey home tomorrow. After church tomorrow, we are doing more shopping which we don’t really need. I guess I am just ready to head home. But soon, we will be home and I can’t wait. I miss my family a lot and my own bed. I have had an absolutely wonderful time on this trip, and words can’t even describe how I feel about this trip.