Category Archives: Malawi

It’s here, the book is here!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by admin

It’s here!  Really it is!  After tackling the writing, and the technical challenges of publishing, the book is finally available on Amazon. Your support during the writing and now for the launch has been amazing. Here is a little snippet … Continue reading →

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Added contents

Posted on September 7, 2013 by African GirlChild

I have updated the Downloads section with additional waypoints for Namibia, Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania. Please let me know if you have any problems with the download. I will also add a few track files shortly. Feedback welcome.

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Farewell to the Warm Heart of Africa

Posted on July 29, 2013 by admin

We weren’t quite sure what to expect when we first arrived in Malawi.  We knew it was a poor country.  We had heard how friendly the people were. We knew in the past that fuel shortages had plagued the country, … Continue reading →

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Final days in Lilongwe

Posted on July 29, 2013 by African GirlChild

And just like that, 5 weeks had passed, and we found ourselves back in Lilongwe, getting ready to leave the Warm Heart of Africa. Our last stop in Lilongwe was primarily to pick up provisions more easily obtained in Malawi … Continue reading →

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Budget Update – Malawi

Posted on July 28, 2013 by admin

Entering Malawi was a welcome surprise – the first country we entered where we didn’t have all sorts of fees to pay when we crossed the border. Finally our COMESA insurance was paying off, and neither of us needed visas … Continue reading →

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On Malawian Forest Reserves…

Posted on July 26, 2013 by African GirlChild

What is it with Malawian Forest Reserves? We have visited two, and there are a number of questions that immediately spring to mind… First, why is there so little information available about the reserves? Depending on the version and make … Continue reading →

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Souvenirs and memories from Dedza

Posted on July 26, 2013 by admin

Until picking up our bawo board in Monkey Bay, we had struggled to find special souvenirs from Malawi.  Within a short time, that was all about to change! On the way to Dedza we passed a curio stall that had … Continue reading →

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Wandering in circles

Posted on July 24, 2013 by admin

OK, I definitely don’t want to sound ungrateful – and even a boring day of travelling beats a day in the office – but we have been circling a bit while waiting for our bawo board to be delivered. After … Continue reading →

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Cape Maclear

Posted on July 22, 2013 by admin

After a most enjoyable time spent in Monkey Bay – the less touristy side of the peninsular – we headed over to Cape Maclear. Our initial interaction was with the guide touts we met outside the entrance to the Lake … Continue reading →

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The sceptical volunteer

Posted on July 20, 2013 by admin

We have volunteered while living in the UK, and there has always been a desire on our part to do some volunteering along the way, to share our skills with others.  At the same time, we didn’t want to get … Continue reading →

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