Broken into. And still at ease.
Our vehicle has arrived in Namibia. We haven't, yet.
A few days ago, the shipping company called. During transport, our overland expedition vehicle was broken into. We're sitting in Germany. Thousands of kilometers away. And we don't know what's actually missing. So far, only one thing is certain: most of our clothes were stolen.
The hangers are still neatly in the closet. The clothes are gone.
Photo: Our shipping agent in Namibia
We'll only find out what else is missing once we're there ourselves.
My wife Caroline put it this way: “Somewhere, a few people might be enjoying their new clothes right now.”
Looking back, one thing struck us: our own reaction.
A few years ago, news like this would probably have stayed with us much longer. We would have calculated possible losses, run through scenarios, and been annoyed about whatever might have been lost.
This time it was different.
Of course, we don't like that someone broke into our vehicle. Of course, we hope the damage is limited. At the same time, we noticed that all the open questions weigh on us surprisingly little. Maybe it's because today we distinguish more clearly between what annoys us and what truly matters.
We're healthy. We have a wonderful family, good friends, and we're looking forward to the trip ahead through Namibia.
None of that could be stolen.
Has there been a situation in your life that would have troubled you far more a few years ago than it would today?
