Lake Malawi

that pink was making me nauseus (sp?) ... so back to green :)

How was today? I think I need to defrag before telling www. So, back to the weekend...did I mention how lovely the resort was?! I swam- in a swimming pool (no bilhazia) there were deck chairs... there was a resteraunt, palm trees, stunning lake views and those cute little love seats all along the lake shore. The first night a huge thunderstorm hit about 1.30 am and finally moved out of 'keeping me awake' range at about 3.30 am...so not much sleep, but amazing to see the lake in storm.

Saturday night we played a few games of pool. It was so lovely to feel 'normal' for an hour- even if there were cinyago (freaky masked dancers) providing the evenings entertainment 20 m away. I think I just have to accept that there are some things about this country/culture that I will never understand or appreciate...ie cinyago. Not the best pics I know, but it was night- and you get the idea :)

Relaxed...

Time: 8.27pm

Weather: muggy. Its been trying to rain. No luck yet.

Wearing: 'girly girl' t-shirt, long brown skirt

Listening to: the Shins- 'oh Inverted World'

Mood: weary but positive

Days highlights: waking up with a view of lake Malawi. Having really good, constructive time with the team.

Days lowlights: the resorts breakfast buffet. No donuts today! Pancakes (YAY) but only fluoro pink jam to put on them?! aah! I really miss breakfasts in Aussie cafes. Arriving back in Mangochi to discover my new garden has been partly hijacked to propogate shrub cuttings. dig your own dirt!!

I can't believe: There are 4 new comments on my blog!! what is happening? there are people out there?! i thought I was writing to dear www...

I think we all had a great weekend away from Mangochi. Didn't realise how much i needed the break 'til I got there. I think I'll end the 'retreat' by having a bath and going to bed early.

I'll tell you more about it tomorrow. Until then, here's a little taste...