Lake Malawi is infamous for it's bilharzia so many people are hesitant to jump right on into the lake! But me being the huge water lover that I am jumped right in...okay okay okay, only after three intense games of beach volleyball did I then jump right on in! But regardless the water was the perfect temperature and so clear that I could locate my hair tie after it had fallen toward the bottom. The other great characteristic about Malawi...it's wood carvings! So I purchased quite a few...look forward to your present being made from wood! ;) So Malawi is the poorest country in Africa and these men who hassle you to purchase from their stall will do just about anything to get your sale. So I "bartered" in a pair of ski pants, a camera case and my papa's Steeler's cap! These guys were so happy! Their work is incredible all hand-carved...right in front of you if you want! Amazing artisans!
This next paragraph's for you, ABBY!!! I went horseback riding and even cantered!!! I'm not going to lie...I really wasn't in control of my horse! It very much so had control of me! But I had a great time learning how to trot and canter through the bush!! At the end of the ride we rode the horses into the lake...kind of like a dream! Swimming with horses...yet another thing I thought I'd never do?!! OH what a wonderful experience!!!
PS. Don't worry I took the preventative meds for bilhazria, so I'm doing well avoiding African diseases...oh that reminds me I've got to take my anti-malaria pill...
4 comments:
Manali, i've been following along and loving every minute of it!!
Kristie
So wait...you gave these wood-carving dudes ski pants, a camera case, and your dad's hat? Did I understand that correctly? What a crazy barter! lol! :P
Let's go travelling again together someday :) I'll remind you and Kristin in a year and a half when I got to the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia...pick a country and come join! haha
I am so glad you are having this experience!! I miss you! I love reading these stories!! You will have much to share & teach your children!!
Love U,
Nese
Manali rode a horsey!!! Yipee! I remember you telling me you did. I absolutely love that pic. You look excited and scared all at the same time, ha! Wow, swimming via horseback. You're a true cowgirl now ;) Can't wait to have you show me what you learned. Love you!!
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