Just returned from a whirlwind trip home. I had a week in London with John then a week at home. It was all a bit surreal. Apologies to those I did not manage to catch up with. I had malaria again before I left but had just about recovered by the time I got to London. We had a great time there. We went to Kennsington Palace, the Jewel Tower, King Tut's exhibition, the original operating theatre in St Thomas Street and lots more. We also went to the theatre and cinema.
It was great catching up with friends and family and planning trips with people who are coming out to visit. My biggest trauma when I got to London was forgetting my VISA pin number it cramped my style a bit. I was told that shopping is really difficult after returning from very poor countries and having so little choice and access to goods. I'm pleased to report that I had no difficulties in that respect my ability to shop and spend money all day has not diminished. I nearly dislocated my shoulders carrying back goodies to enjoy over the next few months.
The rainy season continues here. The rain is more persistent, it is still heavy but not as bad as before. It is more prolonged and instead of flash floods it is like living in a swamp. My roof is leaking and everything feels damp. We only have another couple of months of rain them 6 months of sunshine. The damn at the reservoir that we get our water from burst so despite all the rain we have been unable to get water at times. Maintenance are trying to get water from the river but we get so much silt and rubbish in the water pipes they block and burst. The water is so muddy and gritty at times you can't use it.
Harry, my cat, is doing well. She is very skinny compared to my cats at home. She is now eating the geckos that she kills then vomits. My chickens are very fat but still not laying. They will be for the hotpot soon if they don't come up with the goods. I'm looking forward to getting back into work next week. I'm in college this week working on ward objectives for the students. We still don't have phone lines in Malosa so we have to come into Zomba to use the Internet. My social calendar is filling up. I was out for dinner within an hour of returning. It was lovely to have company that evening. I would have been pretty miserable on my own after returning from home.
I hope everyone is well. Keep in touch Carol
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Glad to hear that you enjoyed some retail therapy during your R&R The rain and water probs all sound a bit dire, hope things improve soon. With reference to the hens, do they have a "vigourous" husband? this is essential to get them laying. Hope they get the message soon and don't end up in the soup pot just yet
Hi Shorty, just had a fab weekend decorating our spare room as the pal I went to see in Oz is coming to stay. Good to see her as she had left Oz by the time we got there, now in Holland. Remember the brown cafe, and the rubber legs after sitting the atmosphere for a while. I found my photos of us on our last night we had left the B&B in the morning and returned the next morning, bad influence is Miss Baxter. We are off to Spain in a few weeks to our pals house, it is gradually getting warmer here but I need some sun. Need to get kennels booked for the dogs. We are getting a new puppy his name will be Archie, border terrier. Hope the hen soup was good you could always stuff the chicken with a gecko...like Delia does a bird in a bird in a bird in a gecko. I trust the garden is growing and producing tasty vegetables. The Mallawy gin was good, tasted like the stuff we made in Saudi. Take care and keep in touch. LOL Rhona
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