Not sure how many people are regular viewers of the Today show, but I came across some good information Today. Matt Lauer made the Skeleton Coast in Namibia his first stop on the Where in the World series.
Check it out here.
Now on to an entirely unrelated item--one thing that is common to hear about Namibia is the presence of contrast and diversity, reflected in its landscapes, cultures, and people. I had a noteworthy encounter with such diversity last week, when I went to a meeting in town. The man conducting the meeting started by asking if everyone was comfortable with him using English (it is the official language of the country). After a brief pause, a few hands when up in the back, and a man said that two men sitting near him would need translation in Oshiwambo. Another hand went up near the middle of the crowd, and a woman said that she would prefer Khoekhoegowab. To avoid doing translations in two different languages, it was decided that everyone would be comfortable with Afrikaans. It is not uncommon here for people to speak 3-4 languages and commonly use bits and pieces of each in a single sentence.
That's all for now. Take care.
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