On Sunday we had to say goodbye to another good friend as he returned to Germany. Phillipp was a great friend for the short while that he stayed in Namibia. We had some good times, and most definitely some of the craziest moments out in the city. We celebrated his departure the same way as his arrival, a large bbq at my old house.

Desmond gets down to the Herero tunes.


Lots of new faces for the new year. This night was almost exclusively a boys nights.




On the roof of Poly Heights (my new building) we had a great view of the city at night.


At about 1am we moved the party to El Cubano.

El Cubano.

Replaced the light covers in my new apartment with paper lanters! Was shocked that I could get these so easily here. They have been imported from Germany of all places. I would have guessed China! Its a vast improvment over the existing light shades which I will spare you the details on. There was a floral print thing going on though....nuff said?

When I got back to Namibia last week and entered my old house, it felt very different. There was an oh so familiar smell in the kitchen that I was not so happy to revisit. So much has happened in that house and so much has changed! Good friends gone, strangers anew, I felt like it was time to take action in getting my own place. I spoke with the administration at the Polytech about getting a Poly Heights flat. This would be possible but I would be on a waiting list. In the meantime I was offered the flat used for visiting professors. Fully furnished and well equiped, I made an easy move last Friday before taking off for the coast.

So far the flat has been good to me. I am able to go to bed much earlier without interuption. Therefor I am well rested and ready to take on the day at 6:45am.

Here are some pics of the apartment.

The main lounge area opens onto the dining room.


View from the dining room across the lounge towards the patio.


Very small kitchen, but easy to maneuvre.


Other end of the kitchen.


Bedroom


Bathroom

And, back to work on Monday morning....not too impressed, but nice shirt!!

On my flight back to Namibia I had a 10 hour stop over in London. It is just so easy to head into London via the Underground out of Heathrow. So thats what I did, dispite catching very little sleep on the redeye out of Toronto.

It's lonely on the tube early in the morning.





South African embassy in London.


Quaint little British pub.


I think this is parliment.


Now that is an interesting house.


This one is kind of spooky.

It truly was a magical month home with friends and family. I am still catching up on all the great memories had. Thanks to all who shared their time with me!!! All the best for 2007.

Aris and I at the legendary 3 Charles St W.


Trish and Kurtis conducting ninja training before heading to Dennis Ferrer.


Bartender (?), Jean Marc, Martin and I at Martin's Christmas party; Christmas with flavor.


The new Mississauga haunt, West 50. Over 150 beers on tap kept us occupied.


My very first apartment, 3 Charles St. W. Still in the family with brother Aris.


Fun times at 3 Charles with Aris and Amanda.


Laid back with the new camera.


Aris, Kurtis and Amanda chilling in 3 Charles


Almost a family portrait. Bottom left, great auntie Maria, my grandfather and grandmother celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary!!! Middle, my Aunt Chris. Back from left my dad, cousin Laura, cousin Paul, Amy and I.


My future brother in law with my sister Amy.


The boys raise a pint at the Duke of Marlborough. Marchelo, ?, Kurtis and Ryan.


Angel


Part of the New years eve crew. Great night!!


Ron Trent working it on New Years eve 2006-7.