Protea Hotel Ryalls Blantyre

... people before. We literally got surrounded everytime we landed and ended up putting up tents and cooking absolutely surrounded by over 100 people and children, with more running down the beach...crazy! But we have met some lovely people along the way and I can honestly say I am amazed by the hospitality and friendliness of the Malawi people. As yet ...

... but I confessed my age to the Blantyre UCG members last Sabbath and spoke briefly about how youth can do "big things," as some new friends have asked in light of my time here. Each day I'm reaping rewards from a strong family support. Maybe I can do "big things," as they phrase it, because I succeeded in doing the little things well with the help and instruction of my parents. On the surface that sounds trite. But it's through helping me overcome challenges everyday they ...

... detergent bottle. We played catch, hot potatoe, and took turns spinning it on the concrete. I also kept them entertained with my camera. They loved that I could set the timer and actually be in the pictures with them. For lunch, we sat on a straw mat on the floor in the living room and ate Nsima, pumpkin leaves, and little fish (which I skipped out on). Everyone washes their hands ...

... a week and a half that died because of diarreaha. We went to the other orphanage Monday which is Orphan Care Malawi. It is in Blantyre on the outskirts of the city in the center of a very poor village. It's hard to get to because the roads are so bad. They have absolutly nothing there at the orphanage, so whatever they do with the kids, they need to be very creative and use whatever resources they have, like rocks, sticks, potato ...

... a life changing experience for me. I am returning with a different perspective on how I fit into the world, a deeper understanding of human connection, a wider view of religion and a better direction for my life. I can't wait to see everyone, although with bittersweet feelings about leaving. I know I am not ready for the cold weather. I have been enjoying my extended summer! One Love

... I will get the name and mailing address when we go and I'll post it on here next week. I can't believe I only have 2 weeks left. The time has gone so quickly and it's going to be so hard to leave. I can't wait to post my pictures on-line for you all to see though. I have tons of pictures of all different things this time...Not just children! I think that's all for now. I hope everyone is well!

... moonlight because it was a day away from being full. We sat on rocks and waited for the hyenas! I did not realize how big they are. The largest one we saw was as big as a female lion but not as fat. Then we got to hear them call to each other-which sounds like laughing! It was really cool! We heard many other animals! \ Tuesday, during the afternoon I went with some students to get free HIV tests! I had told them if they would go I ...

... have gotten so big. They are still sweet as ever and love to give and receive tons of hugs and kisses. Atupele was so excited to see me and I told him that I love him and now he keeps saying it back to me. He's only about a year and a half old and is just learning to talk so he sounds so adorable! Rosie has gotten huge. I was so happy that she didn't cry when I held her. She sat and cuddled with me for a while ...

Whilst I was working in Tanzania I spent a week down in Blantyre looking after some volunteers and supervising the projects. I landed at Blantyre airport which is one of the most basic airports that I had been to with very basic facilities and equipment. I was picked up by my collueges friend who took me to my accommodation Kubula Lodge. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in Africa and the journey from the ...

... all of whom I talked to for a little while,
everybody was so friendly! Not pushy and no hidden intentions like I found
a lot in Indonesia, and they always wish you a pleasant stay in their
country when they get off the bus. At a certain point a lady with her
baby was sitting next to me, and the ...