Another summer abroad (2022)

Spent some time in the United Kingdom. Europe's birds have quite the view!

Had a decent in-flight snack on the way to South Africa. Ask for a rating.

Toured Windhoek and vistited Christ Church. Saw a group of wild baboons later that afternoon

Made time to explore the city, shop in its local markets and malls, and visit a few museums

Saw first-hand how high termite mounds can reach. Insane! Nature is full of suprises

I can confirm the African Savannah is beautiful. I'll never forget the Wild Giraffes; simply majestic!

Grass growing in one of the world's driest deserts? Cool indeed. Now google "fairy circles"... mindblown

Live in a solar powered villa in the Namib Desert for 3 months with clear views of dunes? I did it xD

You already knew I was going to scale the mountain to get this shot. Always believe in yourself!

Be resilient like nature. Find a way through impasses or chart your own path. Quitting is not an option.

Still can't decide what draws my attention more, the bottle trees or the desert sunset?

Scaled sand dunes on my birthday and made it back without damage from bulls, hyenas, or ticks xD

A birthday BBQ with friends in Africa after the hike, unforgettable! Thanks everyone :)

A cool mural in Windhoek. Let the sacrifices that others made our behalf go in vain? I'll never do that.

Late night KFC hits different in Namibia. Especially after a long night out (dancing & drinking) xD

Last views of Windhoek. All presentations were successful/well-received

I SURE did return to the US with unique flavors of toothpaste. It's the little things lol

I'll never forget this experience, the friends I made, the skills I gained, and the wired headphones that didn't survive. Thank you!

“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” - Joel Brown

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