Hi!!!
I'm in the internet cafe in Blantyre having a day off. Nice to be alone.
So there has been some good news in the area. The government has declared the area in need as a result of the drought and they're going to start giving aid!!!!!! Oh my god!!!!!! SOoooooo goooooood!!!!! I can't beleive it! I had no idea how this story would end or what the powers were to fix it. So hurray for the Malawi gevernment to keep them alive for anóther year and the NGO's can keep working toward sustainable development. I did my bit today too. I bought 100 kilos of flour for the new bakery. And it's not cheap here. Not at all. Almost as bad as Denmark.
I've been given a little shopping list from the host family consisting of a new lock with 3 keys, a 5 liter bucket and some Easy Black Hair Dye!!! On my list I have fruit, fruit and fruit which is not available in the village. I'm also going to make dinner tonight on the fire. I'll get pasta which costs a fortune but should be fun for a change. I'll also have to get forks since they eat with their fingers. but hey, spagetti with fingers could be fun. Sausages too. We've only had chicken once and it was a little guy - i met him in the morning - that lasted 8 people 2 days.
Ok. I'm off to explore this new town. ANd find a cup of coffee.
One more note. I think the biggest hardship so far, beside the skirt issue, is not having coffee. I had headaches and couldn't wake up. I received an emergency can of instant and life changed immediately. So next time it goes in my suitcase along with the toilet paper!
I miss everyone especially Jack Oliver and Sofia......so so much.
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How totally cool the whole thing is. You will never look at life or the world the same way again. You are making a difference and we are all so proud of you. Hope you can feel the giant hug. lots of love, Susan
ReplyDeleteHey Nina: After reading, and re-reading, your entries, I feel pretty lazy:^) Those women really keep things together (even without coffee, and adjusting skirts all the time!). Thanks for your words! Keep up the great work:^)
ReplyDeleteNina....all I can say is WOW!!!! I can't even imagine doing 1/10 of the things you are doing. And to think I go home tired after sitting at a computer all day. Your detailed updates are fabulous. I can visualize all the sights and sounds you are encountering during your journey. Those African children must love you singing and dancing for them...you are fearless!
ReplyDeleteHey gorgeous in tent skirt! Have visual image of you on bike but much better one of you and your growing English class. Can't think of a better singing and dancing teacher. Anyway thinking of you and have got updates via Tasha from Sofia. Take lots of care. Big hug for you and all the kids - and in case you get this in time some song ideas - Incy Wincy Spider, Old MacDonald, If you're happy and you know it, Hokey Pokey.
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Hey Sissy...Remember that poem I wrote for you years ago? Well, this was my vision of you...a dancer in the light...in your element! Life sounds so incredibly hard and so beautiful there in Malawi - a real paradox with eternal hope! I think this is your last week there but here are a few of our favorite childhood songs to sing and dance with your entourage of children..."I went to the Animal Fair" "Bushel and a Peck" " Do Re Mi" "Do Your Ears Hang Low" "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" "Going to the Zoo" Hope you can send more of your wonderful writings before you have to say goodbye to this amazing adventure. I love you....AMY
ReplyDeletelook at this crazy souphenn!
ReplyDeleteloved your story about the chicken, we used to call them poulet biciclette. I love animals but there is nothing wrong in talking to your dinner in the morning and enjoing it on your plate in the evening.
Just started reading your blog, will take me a bit of time, - enjoy every moment, a big hug from Eveline