Paradise on Lake Malawi

Well, we've been in Malawi for a few days now. We are staying at a place called Kande beach. It is quite beautiful, although you can't swim cause of a parasite in the water (well, you could, but if you get the parasite it will eat your intestines). Anyways, there are hammocks all over the place and it is pretty relaxing. Yesterday I got my hair braided. It took three men (yes men) 2 1/2 hours. The other girls had one person each and were done in 1 hour. Oh, the joys of massive amounts of hair. Anyways, a few have fallen out, so I have to go back and get them fixed today. We went on a tour of the town today, although everywhere we went they asked for money, which is getting a bit annoying. At the primary school (grade 1-8), we were invited into the classes and such. I walked into what turned out to be a grade 8 class (96 students), and asked what class they were in, then I looked on the board and there was the female reproductive system. Well, I was like 'oh, never mind, I know what that is' and then blushed slightly, which they thought was really funny. I got laughed out of a grade 8 sex ed class. Anyways, the teacher then came and was trying to tell me what they were learning about, so I got to then sit in on the class, it was pretty funny. This afternoon we are just hanging out and then we are having dinner in the village which should be interesting. We have 2 more nights in Malawi and then off to Tanzania. Robin - you are welcome to my closet, just make sure it's clean when I get back. You can even borrow the rust jacket. Kevan and Brayden - I picked out gifts for you today. Mouna - I am glad you miss me on the starbucks runs, I had a dream about an 'Ali Special' a few nights ago. Talk to you all soon.