Facts about Malawi that I learned in the ancient Malawi guidebook at our guesthouse called Cool Runnings: 1. The word “Malawi” means sun rising over the lake. The perfect name for a country…

Today was another adventure, and we set off early (around 6:30am). We were in the village shopping the narrow corridors before half the shopkeepers were awake.   African society is also a 9:00-5:00…

Today we were crocodile hunters, Crocodile Dundee would be proud.   We woke up at the break of dawn as usual, but this time without the crow of a cock to frighten us…

We are on our way to Senga Bay! We finally get to celebrate Andrew’s birthday away from work and away from Lilongwe. Right now we are waiting in traffic, so let’s hope we…

I will forever remember Africa as a brush stroke of brick red, emerald green, and deep blue. The ground is dry and brilliant red, often used to make bricks which in turn become…

I never imagined that reading “Poor Economics”, an international development book, would convince me that I need to consider investing in real estate in California. Let me explain. Poor economics is a book…

First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW! My darling husband turned 25 years today! I will admit that the day started out not according to plan, but by the end turned out incredible.  For about…

I want to share my love of the Temple. In church today many members of the congregation stood up and shared their love of God with the rest congregation. It is always so…

We are headed to the “Wedding of the Century” as all the locals call it. Today is the wedding of one of Chiefs of Malawi, a wedding that calls the attendance of the…

After several days of debate, I decided to start Andrew’s birthday early. Because his birthday is on Monday, and we will be very busy with work next week, I decided to celebrate his…