Leo had been dreaming of visiting Namibia for years. He was a database programmer who had spent most of his life behind a computer screen. He had always wanted to explore the world, and Namibia was high on his list of places to visit. So, when he finally got the chance to take some time off work, he booked a flight to Namibia.
The flight was long and tiring, but Leo was excited to finally be in Africa. He arrived at the resort in the late afternoon and was welcomed by the warm African sun and the stunning view of the desert. The resort was located in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by sand dunes and rock formations. It was the perfect place for him to unwind and forget about the world.
Leo spent the first few days exploring the area around the resort. He went on a safari and saw giraffes, zebras, and even a lion. He also visited a nearby village and learned about the local culture. He was having the time of his life and felt like he was living in a dream.
One day, Leo decided to take a break from his adventures and spend the day relaxing in his hotel room. He had a stack of books that he had brought with him, and he was looking forward to spending the day reading and enjoying the quiet.
As he was reading, he heard a loud noise coming from outside his room. He assumed it was just one of the resort's staff members doing some maintenance work, so he didn't think much of it. But then, he heard the noise again, and this time it was louder.
Curious, Leo got up from his bed and walked towards the window. When he looked outside, he couldn't believe what he saw. There were baboons climbing up the side of the hotel and jumping onto the balconies of the rooms. They were everywhere, running around and making a lot of noise.
At first, Leo thought it was funny. He had never seen baboons up close before, and he was fascinated by their behavior. But then he realized that they were trying to get into his room. He quickly closed the window and locked the door, hoping that they would go away.
But the baboons were determined. They started banging on the door and trying to open it. Leo was starting to feel a little scared. He had heard stories about how aggressive baboons could be and didn't want to take any chances.
Suddenly, there was a loud crash, and the door burst open. Leo jumped back in surprise as the baboons ran into his room. They were looking for food and had no interest in him.
Leo watched in horror as the baboons started ransacking his room. They tore apart his suitcase and scattered his clothes all over the floor. They opened up the mini-fridge and took out all the snacks and drinks. They even took the sugar packs from the coffee and tea station and ate them.
Leo didn't know what to do. He had never been in a situation like this before. He just stood there, frozen, as the baboons continued to destroy his room.
Then, he noticed that they were trying to open up some of his medicine bottles. He remembered that he had some painkillers in there and didn't want the baboons to get to them. He slowly walked towards the medicine cabinet and tried to close it, but one of the baboons jumped onto his shoulder and knocked him down.
Leo hit his head on the floor and blacked out. When he woke up, he was lying on the ground, surrounded by baboons. He felt dizzy and disoriented, but he managed to get up and stumble towards the door. The baboons didn't seem interested in him anymore and were focused on the sugar packets they had found.
Leo walked out of his room, his heart pounding in his chest. He looked around and saw that the other rooms had also been ransacked. The baboons had made a mess of the entire floor.
Leo stumbled towards the reception area, where he found the staff trying to shoo the baboons away. They looked relieved to see him and helped him to a nearby sofa. One of the staff members brought him some water, and Leo took a sip, trying to calm himself down.
He looked around and saw that the resort was in chaos. The baboons had taken over, and there was no telling when they would leave. Leo realized that he couldn't stay here any longer. He needed to find somewhere else to stay.
The staff at the resort were sympathetic and offered to help him find another place to stay. They gave him a list of nearby hotels and guesthouses, and Leo picked one that was close by. He packed his bags and left the resort, feeling shaken and exhausted.
The new place he found was a small guesthouse run by a local family. It was simple but clean, and the family was warm and welcoming. They offered him a room and some food, and Leo felt grateful for their kindness.
Over the next few days, Leo tried to forget about what had happened at the resort. He explored the nearby area, went on more safaris, and even tried sandboarding. He was having a good time, but the memory of the baboons was always in the back of his mind.
One day, while he was sitting in the guesthouse garden, he noticed a baboon climbing up a nearby tree. He froze, afraid that it might come towards him. But the baboon just sat there, watching him. Leo realized that he had never really looked at a baboon before. He had always thought of them as wild animals, but now he saw them in a different light.
He sat there, watching the baboon for a while, and then went back to his room. He opened his laptop and started to work on a new database project. He felt inspired by the experience and wanted to create something that would help people understand the world better.
As he worked, he realized that the baboons had taught him something important. They had reminded him that he was just a small part of the world and that he needed to be humble and respectful of other creatures. He also realized that he had been taking his life for granted and that he needed to appreciate the small things more.
Leo finished his project and sent it off to his boss. He felt proud of his work and knew that it would make a difference in people's lives. He also felt grateful for the experience he had had in Namibia. It had taught him so much about himself and the world around him.
Leo packed his bags and said goodbye to the family that had hosted him. He felt sad to be leaving, but he knew that he would always remember his time in Namibia. He boarded his flight home, feeling inspired and ready to take on the world.
When he arrived back at work, his boss congratulated him on his project and offered him a promotion. Leo was thrilled and accepted it. He knew that he had grown as a person during his time in Namibia, and he was ready to take on new challenges.
Leo sat down at his computer and started to work on his next project, feeling grateful for the experience he had had in Africa. He knew that he would always remember the baboons that had ransacked his hotel room, but he also knew that they had taught him something important. They had reminded him to be humble, respectful, and appreciative of the world around him.
All of Leah's and Leo's stories can be found here: Leo's and Leah's Stories
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