| Author | Message | ||
     Dr_greg |
Since we Uly riders are adventurous, this seemed like the right place to seek advice... The Mechanical Engineering Department at UNM currently has the ME chairman from the main University in Namibia (in Windhoek) here for a couple of months. He's interested in robotics. His name is Samuel John, and is a super-nice guy. Since I'm planning on taking a sabbatical during the Fall 2010 semester, it occurred to me that I could go to Namibia! I was planning to stay here in New Mexico and work for a local robotics company (make more money that way), but taking a semester in Namibia would be an unforgettable experience, to say the least. Convincing Mrs. Greg will be quite a struggle. My four boys say "go for it!" What says the Uly community? (I would get my regular salary for the semester). --Doc P.S. Lotsa good dirt bike riding there, from what I hear... | ||
| Okc99 |
If you have a good supply of antibiotics and granola bars, then I say go for it. What is the ave temp there? | ||
| Etennuly |
P.S. Lotsa good dirt bike riding there, from what I hear... Would there be any roads other than in the cities there, that were not? Probably couldn't take the Uly.....could you? That would make for a great ride report with some new scenery for your great photo reports. Do they speak english there? Are there foods you would eat? Sounds like research time! You have to make sure you have computer links to keep us informed. Ya got your bags packed yet? Can the Mrs. go? That would be too good a trip not to have the significant other there to share! Don't forget your passport and shots, we want you back! Go Man! Don't worry about the kids, we will take care of them on the BadWeB.  | ||
| Pso |
Have you ever been there? If no I say go for it. Even if you could not ride a MC so what, an experience of a lifetime and possibly a grand adventure. Also maybe take the spousal unit along. | ||
| Johnboy777 |
Namibia! Oh hell no - it's a weird kinda dangerous there.  | ||
| Hmartin |
Looks pretty cool to me. I'd go in a heartbeat (grizzly picture notwithstanding). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia Official language: English Avg. Fall temps.: 50's - 80's Exchange Rate: 7.75 Nambian dollars to 1 US dollar Drives on the: left (Message edited by hmartin on November 19, 2009) | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Sounds fun if you call ebola, malaria, sleeping sickness, aids, parasites, on and on ad nauseum having a good time. Bring all your own food, water and keep your ears, as.s and peg plugged. What a blast. http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/j ournal.pntd.0000412 | ||
| Hangetsu |
An experience of a lifetime. Wife say's go - you must go! | ||
| Thetable |
And riding a motorcycle is dangerous. I would be all over that in a heartbeat. http://www.namibiatourism.com.na/ | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I'd go | ||
| Supertoon |
If you go, and happen to see a empty coke bottle, remember you have to go and drop it off the end of the world. I'd rent a GS for that... | ||
| Edgydrifter |
Go. Adventure is just another word for peril and hardship fondly remembered after the fact. | ||
| Eryngium |
If the verb "go" is in the question, "yes" is the answer. | ||
| Cragfiend |
Absolutely go! I am sure you read the wonderful ride report about traveling in Namibia posted in the adventure rides- I shared it with my daughter, and her eyes lit up. Fill you life with the "I remembers" instead of the "I should'ves". As far as the sardonic post about ebola and other tropic diseases, I would recommend not drinking from bottles handed to you by people with blood pouring out of their eyeballs...  | ||
| Eulysses |
The four boys say go for it. Hmmm...how old are they?  | ||
| Buellerxt |
I say go Greg. A great experience and it's only four months. Money is good but you'll do okay financially in Nambia and you'll experience things that you otherwise never would. I lived overseas for years, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and the experiences and travel to other places in route are priceless. Definitely, GO FOR IT!!!! What an opportunity. | ||
| Black51 |
How about this...work for the robotics company in the fall, make the extra money (much better than teaching I'm sure!) and then plan on going to Namibia in the summer of 2011. Maybe you can do a summer program there teaching wise. That way you have the best of both worlds. | ||
| Ourdee |
Life is short. You have to go. I would. | ||
| Motorfish |
I would go. There is nothing better for the soul than traveling. Well, motorcycle traveling, is the BEST way, but even if you can`t ride, it would still be an awesome experience. ++1 Cragfiend, and the "I remembers". Life is too short. | ||
| Webhead |
Go! Eat the food, drink the water, immerse yourself in the culture. I spent a week earlier this year solo touring on a rented dual-sport in South Africa and it was a fantastic experience. Yes, they speak English along with many other languages. If you know people there, even a better reason to go. Forget the fear-mongering posts, Namibia is only half tropical  . All you need is common sense along with a strong sense of adventure. | ||
| Jphish |
Doc - you & I both know life is really short...so whats the question ? What a great opportunity, particularly when you know & like a native of the country. Makes it a whole different experience. Mrs Greg will love it. I'm heading to Tanzania next Fall. But only for 3 weeks, and I don't know anyone there. Send us a postcard. j | ||
| Portero72 |
WWTSD? What would Ted Simon do? Hop that plane and go, son. And take pictures so that we all may dream... | ||
| Atoms |
Yes! Go! | ||
| 4dwuds |
Take the bike = GO Leave the bike = NO GO | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Go and take the camera. We will wait right here for the reports. You are a biker. No need to take your bike. God will provide. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
What are you gonna do otherwise?> Shuffle around the house and pray for spring? GO. I have never travelled anywhere I did learn something new and enjoy it. I miss the military for that. | ||
| Crusty |
You should listen to all the Nay sayers! You might get sick! An accident might happen! If I hadn't gone to Kenya in 1980, I never would have chased zebras in a helicopter, driven right up to a elephant in a rental Toyota Starlet, seen baboons waiting patiently on the side of the highway just watching traffic, gone snorkeling in the Indian Ocean and caught pastel colored lobster with my hands, or eaten strange and extremely delicious meals, or met new friends. Instead, I could have stayed safely home and just gotten up, gone to work and come home. My biggest regret is that I only took one roll of photos the whole time I was there. | ||
| Ulynut |
I consider myself an adventurous person, and there's no way in hell I would go to Namibia. There's plenty of adventure to be found right here under the protective umbrella of the United States of America. Think about it. People from all over the world are killing themselves just to get HERE. And you are entertaining the thought of LEAVING? Just doesn't seem right to me. We have three oceans too see from the main continent, mountains, prairies, tons of historical sites, vast forests, and not to mention, clean hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, police, and the most advanced military in the world. If you want to go to Africa, or wherever the hell Namibia is, go for it. I'll be here enjoying my comfort and safety. P.S. Have fun, I'm jealous. | ||
| Tq_freak |
Dr Greg, My wife lived there for 8 months back before we started dating and LOVED IT, she would go back in a heart beat if she could. She did some work for a refugee camp and said all of south Africa is just amazing. If you have some questions ask away and I will bounce them off her and see what she has to say. | ||
| Xbimmer |
Are there any deer there???  If you go, and happen to see a empty coke bottle, remember you have to go and drop it off the end of the world. What a great flick! I'd forgotten about that one. My cousin and her husband have been missionaries somewhere in the boonies of Tanzania for almost 20 years, somehow they've survived. Dirty Americans devoting their lives to helping others better theirs, how dare they? I like the "do both" idea... Mrs. Greg probably would too. |
