AOur last week in Malawi has been pretty uneventful. We spent our time by the beach. Any activities we thought about doing in the city had to be cancelled as there was some unrest. I don't know if it will have made North American news but there were yet more anti government demonstrations and rioting. One can understand the frustration of these people in one of the poorest countries in Africa where bureaucracy seems slower than ugali paste. (ugali is essentially cornmeal you eat by rolling in a ball and dipping in sauce). Of all the countries we have been in, the people here seem to be the most genuine, kind and friendly. We managed to get hooked up with an amazing daycare/ mission a short walk down the beach, from where we were staying and spent a few days hanging out with the kids and doing what we could. For anyone who knows the game, Nathan taught them "buggies up", and you can imagine the hilarity that ensued. The family, parents and a 13 year old girl and 15 year old boy, were delightful and I feel blessed to have met them.
I guess I should mention the lake - it does take up about a third of the country of Malawi. It's an amazing ecosystem with over 1000 species of fish, and over 300 species found in only in Lake Malawi. The three of us decided to try our hand at scuba diving - all for the first time. Unfortunately Krystal was the only one who was able to make it to the bottom, but i am determined to practice breathing and try again, perhaps over March Break.
We are facing three more long driving days and then we will be in Livingstone - more adventure awaits!
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