Ok so i haven't written here for a while, apologies! the last couple of weeks have been interesting... we were asked to leave our accomodation with 2 weeks - so mad dash to find somewhere new, and unfortunately my travel mate Alev has had to leave and go back to Scotland. So most of the last couple of weeks have been spent trying to find somewhere to live - we have a nice 2 bedroom flat, find a car - as new accom far away - we have a tiny wee toyota starlet, and so i don't have that much of interest to report!
Lilongwe is a strange city - it is very spread out, with forests and nature reserves inside the city. Every are is named by the number in which is was built which makes it hard to memorise where places are as area 1 is not next to area 2! It is not safe to walk around at night, and as it gets dark about 5.30 -6 without a car it can be very restricting. This little car should help a lot.
We spent a weekend at the lake for a festival called the Lake of Stars, which raises money for a microloan organisation. It was really good, we were camping, and rolled out of bed each morning onto the beach where we played frisbee, swam in the sea and danced to awesome music from all over the world.
I have joined a football team which train twice a week - really good fun and is a good distresser after a hard days work! WE have our coach - Leon, a malawian dude, and about 10 girls each week. there are plans to play against a team in Mozambique in November which i hope to get to but unfortunately money is very low so we will see.
Sorry this post isn't more cheery and exciting, i just thought i would update you a bit. Hopefully now in new house will settle down a bit, but next job is to get internet installed as i have lots of coursework and my job application to do in next couple of weeks and no internet! Hope everyone is well, i bet it is really cold at home, its starting to get really hot here - must be in 30's now and although not that tanned(i am good with my factor 30!) my hair is slowly turning blonde again!!
love to all, becky xxxx
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Hi bex!
I've tried to post a comment a few times, but haven't been able to set up the requisite Google account - till now. I hope this works, this time:) Just to say that me and E are reading your blog quite regularly and appreciating that you're writing it - glad you're surviving and thriving and impressed with your stamina and enthusiasm. Take care ! Keep writing. Love Paul xx
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