Himba people

I thrive on those experiences.

I went to the Himba community here.

It's one of the communities here.

They're called Himba.

And the women, they braid their hair and then cover it in clay, like a red orca clay.

And they cover their bodies in it too to repel insects and also act as a sunscreen.

For these would-be monks, he founded communities on some of the neighboring islands, where wise and saintly men might try their virtue by a probation which lasted sometimes for seven years, or even longer when necessary.

On one occasion, when Columba was visiting one of these foundations on the island of Himba, he ordered that in honor of his presence, some savory addition should be made to the frugal midday meal.

The brethren gratefully partook of the holiday fare in the spirit in which it was given, with one exception.

This was one of the penitents who was undergoing his probation and who seemed to think it more perfect to refuse the proffered dainty.

For these would-be monks he founded communities on some of the neighboring islands, where wise and saintly men might try their virtue by a probation which lasted sometimes for seven years or even longer when necessary.

On one occasion when Columba was visiting one of these foundations on the island of Himba, he ordered that in honour of his presence some savoury addition should be made to the frugal midday meal.

The brethren gratefully partook of the holiday fare in the spirit in which it was given, with one exception.

This was one of the penitents who was undergoing his probation.