I'd like to share some photos from my Xmas trip at Cape Maclear, Zomba & Blantyre. Had a fantastic time with new PC friends...
For Xmas, I joined several PCVs at Cape Maclear. On Xmas Day, I went snorkeling among the beautiful cichild fish of Lake Malawi. After snorkeling, the group had a wonderful Xmas dinner @ Gecko Lounge.
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| The Island where I snorkeled |
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| Boat that took us snorkeling |
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| View from boat on Lake Malawi |
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| Fish Eagle going for the dive |
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| Malawians Bathing & Washing on beach @ Cape Maclear |
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| Xmas Dinner @ Gecko Lounge |
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Goodbye Cape Maclear
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So the day after Xmas, we ventured along the road toward Zomba. Zomba was the first capital of Malawi and is a busy city as a result. The area is also known for the Zomba Plateau.
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| Storm is a brewing over Zomba Plateau |
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| Here comes the rain |
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| View of Zomba |
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| Harry Potter-esque Chess Board @ Ku Chawe Sunbird Hotel |
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| View from Zomba Plateau |
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| Another View from Zomba Plateau |
After chilling out and eating excellent food, I headed down to Blantyre, the largest city in Malawi. I visited PAMET (Paper Making Education Trust) of Malawi, which makes paper products out of Baobob bark, banana leaves, and elephant dung. I was a bit squeamish of the elephant dung, so I bought several cards and a journal made of the other materials. There is a club in Blantyre called Club Mustang Sally, so of course I had to check out the place...the bar had a pool inside that no one swims in.
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| Mustang Sally |
After my tour of Southern Malawi, I headed back home to Salima. My site mate had just arrived back from a trip to the States for Xmas. We decided to extend our vacation one more day by going to Senga Bay, my second home in Malawi.
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| Baboons living by the lake |
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| Momma baboon & baby trying to steal our chips |
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| View from my swing :) |
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| Safari Beach Lodge View |
And that my friends, is how I spent Xmas & NYE sans decorated tree, snow, presents, or champagne. But it was oh so worth it!!
