Balaka, Malawi

... .     We conducted some market research today in the afternoon. By market, I mean the actual marketplace in Balaka where villagers sell their goods. By research, I mean walked around and looked at everything. It was cool seeing all of the ...

... , two slices of fresh tomato, chips, tea, and biscuits. I suppose I was just hungry.   The formerly-monotonous drives to Balaka have become more interesting. This can be attributed to the book I have had my nose in. I can't put it down. If fact, ...

... the clinic each week. There are more orphans in this group.   The drive to the village took 20 minutes from Balaka. As we arrived, a throng of approximately 250 people surrounded the car and began singing. Upon exiting the car, I was immediately ...

... ;   Friday was a day unlike the past 4 days. The day began by stopping along the highway at the largest market in Malawi. People come from all over the country to buy and sell goods. To our luck, this market is located about 20km from the Chilopora ...