Visited Liwonde Safari park since last post. Saw elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, gazelles, kudu, antelopes, hipos, water monitors and much much more. We had an afternoon safari, gin and tonics by the river as the sun set and then a night safari. We went back for dinner, which was superb, then returned to our chalets for G&ts, it was a bit of a bummer, we could not get to the second chalet for more glasses because of an elephant eating the leaves of a tree outside the chalet. It was one of life's magical moments sitting drinking G&T with friends watching the wildlife a few feet away. The next day we had a boat safari, we saw amazing birds as well as the hipos, more elephants and crocodiles. I had another week at the mental hospital before leaving for holiday. I do work during the week.
I'm on holiday with Rachel, fellow VSO and good mate working in Zomba, and Saray and Nieves, friends of Antonio fellow VSO, from Spain who both lived in Edinburgh. Saray still lives there. We camped at Cape MacClear, the only spot on the lake where you can see the sunset. It was a beautiful setting, a good camp site and of course fantastic weather. We camped there for 2 nights, the second day was my wedding anniversary, I missed a very important person but had a great day. We got a boat to an uninhabited island where we snorkeled with very colourful fish, had our lunch cooked for us by the boatmen, watched the fish eagles dive for fish. We have been cooking gourmet meals on camp fires and having sundowners every night. A rat visited us at dinner on the second evening but kept at a respectable distance. We drove up to Nkotakota where we camped in the dark. A baby snake slithered over my foot on the way to the loo but apart from mosquitoes we had no other visitor. When we woke the next morning we realised we were in paradise, no other campers, our own beach, staff gathering our firewood, the perfect chill out. We have driven up north to Mzuzu today, the largest city in the north. We are staying with Kate, fellow VSO, so real beds tonight. Tomorrow we are setting off for the music festival where we will be camping on the beach again.
I've 2 more weeks at the mental hospital to look forward to on my return then I'll be working at St Luke's. I've written to the car owner but not had any contact from her. I have had to put the car through its safety check and pay for insurance to keep it legal. So I don't know what the outcome of will be. Keep the letters and comments coming. Its great to hear from everyone.
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Sounds an amazing trip - all those animals in the wild. Nuisance about that elephant munching away. Must be a complete contrast to the hospital and must help you to cope. Keep up the good work - still trying to get through on the phone - will one of those days. Hope you get the car sorted - can't believe those sort of folk are out there too. Take care, Jean.
Hi, Your trip sounds fab. We are on count down now for Oz, tickets collected today. John is really getting excited about the flights!!!! but I have not mentioned the flying bit, we are concentrating on Singapore and all the things we want to do there. Raffles being one, the night safari and just soaking up the atmosphere. Back to work tomorrow why does the weekend go so fast. Getting a parcel ready for you to post this week in between postal strikes. Hope the RAV issue is sorted. I played at Pitreavie last Sunday lovely course, might be tempted away from saline. take care Love Rhona
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Hello again Carol, What a super wonderful holiday - and music too! bet your T in The Park didn't have a drug sealer in a Scooby Doo suit and sporting a pink Mohican. funnily enough, he came to the notice of the polis. I expect you are back to work now. Glad you have your furniture at last but what are you wearing on your feet?and have you had any of your own eggs yet? Like Rhona, I have a box to go whenever strike backlog here gone. Next time you are at the local pub quiz,you can astonish all on the subject of global warming by saying that Lake Malawi dropped 2,000 feet 90,000 - 135,000 years ago ( per Metro recently ). Has the season there changed yet and when does the rain come? Is your language course still progressing ?? It's no use doing your homework till you relax with a gin or 2 then you can pronounce all those words that start with an N better .Ian is commuting to Glasgow office all this week . He usually stays at his sister's for Glasgow but they are moving to Crete and are very busy now. We were at their son's wedding last month and it was best big one for a long time. Trish and Rhiannon are in Cirencester till Thurs to see Danielle, Max and Richard as it's school hols here and John Trish and Rhiannon are off to Australia 4th Jan for a month . They have a week in Sydney then go touring.Helluva flight but should be super holiday. Must close now as we have loads of stuff to package for the Shoebox appeal for Romania. Look after yourself and thanks for your card and news, Love Helen xxx
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