Straight through Zambia really, and into Malawi - one of the world's poorest countries and warmest people. I spent a few nights in Kande Beach making nice with the locals (check out the wedding I crashed) and am now in Chitimba enjoying more R&R on the pristine beaches, swimming in the warm waters of Lake Malawi, horse back riding and hiking! It's hard to imagine a better life!
Everyone needs a hug . . . and a new wardrobe. I wish I had brought my old clothes with me, most people here would prefer to trade items for clothes or shoes instead of money.
School's out for the summer! About 60 kids to one teacher! A better ratio than the local hospital which has one nurse and one mid-wife for the whole village of 4,000.
Cassava - the favorite, local staple food. And quite delicious fried too!
Lake Malawi - amazing!
My beach chalet on the Lake. I upgraded from my tent for $2 a night. Score!
I ended up at the mariponga - or yearly dance competition (men only) in a neighboring village near Kande Beach.
I am positive this Team was going to take first place - bragging rights only.
Nelson, my new friend, on the left taught me how to play drums one night on the beach.
I tried to go to church for the music and fun and found myself having a one-on-one with Father Paul and attending a wedding instead.
My new church friend, Beck. I missed attending the wedding reception (i.e. the real fun) though to go horse back riding.
Check me out on my rearing horse! They said I proved myself enough to handle the non-beginner horse . . . grrreeeaaattt.
Best horse back ride ever! I was only bare back for the final 20 mins. Most of the ride was in clothes and a saddle.
Vegi shopping for dinner tonight in a local market in Mzuzu.
I have never seen such colorful beans in my life before! The ones upfront are green!
The campsite bar, reception and restaurant in Chitimba.
The view from my tent in Chitimba.
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