It is now Tuesday afternoon. The whole country is celebrating as the Malawi football (soccer) team defeated Algeria yesterday afternoon. It was unexpected! 3-0! The African Cup matches are being played in Angola; as you may have heard, the team from Togo was fired upon and 3 of the staff are dead. That team withdrew from the tournament. A sad event which makes FIFA in South Africa in the Spring somewhat tarnished.
The weekend was great. There is another volunteer here – George Kegode – an ag prof from Northwest Missouri State University. He is originally from Kenya and says he is a “weed man.” We walked all over and he collected weeds. There was a good internet café in town which we used both days. On the walk back, into a bar which said ‘slots”. But alas, no such items – just good beer and pool to watch. Saturday night was goat curry and wonderful.
Went to an Anglican Church with my hostess, Nellie at 7:30am. I could follow along but some difference from All Saints Episcopal in San Diego. The biggest was a hymnal that had only words, no music. Even on the hymns I knew the notes were different. I was asked to stand as a visitor but I think everyone knew already!
I am reading a lot and hope that I will not run out of books as I am in the next to the last. Nellie is thrilled to have my cast offs. The TV is on football constantly as James (husband of Nellie) and George are enthusiastic followers of many clubs.
The weather has been glorious for me – I will repeat, it is like Maui. However, it is very bad for the farmers as this is supposed to be the rainy season. In church, there was a very specific prayer for rain! It is still quite warm (80’s), blue sky and sunshine. I wouldn’t mind rain at night.
I have 90% of the project completed and will finish on schedule by tomorrow. This has been much more like a consulting assignment versus my training in Mozambique.
So adieu for now and hoping that all of you are having a glorious beginning to 2010!
The weekend was great. There is another volunteer here – George Kegode – an ag prof from Northwest Missouri State University. He is originally from Kenya and says he is a “weed man.” We walked all over and he collected weeds. There was a good internet café in town which we used both days. On the walk back, into a bar which said ‘slots”. But alas, no such items – just good beer and pool to watch. Saturday night was goat curry and wonderful.
Went to an Anglican Church with my hostess, Nellie at 7:30am. I could follow along but some difference from All Saints Episcopal in San Diego. The biggest was a hymnal that had only words, no music. Even on the hymns I knew the notes were different. I was asked to stand as a visitor but I think everyone knew already!
I am reading a lot and hope that I will not run out of books as I am in the next to the last. Nellie is thrilled to have my cast offs. The TV is on football constantly as James (husband of Nellie) and George are enthusiastic followers of many clubs.
The weather has been glorious for me – I will repeat, it is like Maui. However, it is very bad for the farmers as this is supposed to be the rainy season. In church, there was a very specific prayer for rain! It is still quite warm (80’s), blue sky and sunshine. I wouldn’t mind rain at night.
I have 90% of the project completed and will finish on schedule by tomorrow. This has been much more like a consulting assignment versus my training in Mozambique.
So adieu for now and hoping that all of you are having a glorious beginning to 2010!
Especially loved hearing about your church experience. Safe travels home. Hugs, Pam
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