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A Ferrari Safari Through Namibia

Walking on the moon (on Earth), risking life along the way.

When presented with the idea of a roadtrip adventure across Namibia, one might think Namiba-what?

Well, let me tell you, Namibia and it’s insanely varied and unique African terrain harbors some of the most awe-inspiring sights I’ve ever seen. From a red moon so full and low to the earth it was almost incomprehensible, to Fish River Canyon and its cratered ravine to the skeleton coast and it’s eerie barrenness, Namibia transports you as far away from the every day as you could travel. Himba tribal women covered in red soil, Sossusvlei’s “Big Daddy” dune reaching high into the clear blue sky … Namibia amazed me at every turn.

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Finding 40 (And Some Purpose)

Finding out your life actually is the one you've always wanted.

I turned 40 this year, and I dragged my unwilling feet up to the big day with dread. It wasn’t because I became farsighted literally overnight. I’ve always wanted the option of a cute pair of scholarly glasses. It wasn’t because of the slow spread of wrinkles across my sun-damaged face. I finally Botoxed most of those away, and my sun damage is still masquerading as a lingering tan from my most recent adventure.