Arrived back in Basel. To discover that it’s still winterly cold here. I’m living in a fridge…
I enjoyed my 3 week stay in Blantyre, where I surprisingly still feel at home. As if I never left. Even though much has changed.
My own descriptions of Europe sounded faraway and unreal.
But a visit is always short and has a predefined end, so I really don’t know if this would be different if I moved back.
It was beautifully warm and humid.
The crops are looking good and it looks like there will be a good harvest this year.
I spent a lot of time reading and listening to BBC Africa. And driving the 4WD pick-up around BT.
In true chiperoni tradition, I’ve made some snapshots of stuff I found interesting. And I’ve started uploading them to my Flickr account at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiperoni/
Such as making guava tree leaf tea to soothe an upset stomach. A doctor we met showed us useful herbs. Growing in our own garden. My mom has invited him for a training. Cos like in any big city, this knowledge is disappearing.
I’m currently reading “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra Fuller.
Another book that I bought but haven’t started reading yet is “What happens after Mugabe?” by Geoff Hill. That’s an interesting question.
i’m surprised to see celtel (well not really.. :)) and maandasi in malawi as well. we say maji you say madzi for water. quite similar i think.. 🙂 it’s nice to see african pics again. makes me want to go back
Some fine photos you took there. Awake wanderlust in me.
yeah, I remember your Nyika blog ! Welcome back to blogging…
Will you continue to blog from Blantyre?
Yes, i enjoyed Fuller. She manages to convey a realistic and humorous account of her life in Africa.
Hi Nchenga
I remember you from last year commenting on my old blogg .. well I’m back blogging, this time not from Nyika. I shall be working with WFP and leave Aus in a couple of weeks. I’ll be based in Blantyre. The blog explains. I’ve spent a couple of days messing about setting up and can’t believe the number of bloggers.
Did you enjoy Fuller’s book?