Yet more photos
The photos from the trip are still trickling in and Kathleen has just added her album here. They’re really good so do have a look (and then persuade her to reveal the secret behind the room change).
There’s still space available for more piccies, so if you have any to upload, please do so.
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comment (0)More photos
That’s both an intimation and a request.
Alison has uploaded her selection of photos for all to see here.
Update
Rebecca has now added a few photos to her album.
Mrs Easton has also created an album but, as yet, there’s nothing there (the perils of using Vista). Maybe we need a drum roll to build the anticipation.
Another update
The drums have rolled and the EastieBeastie album is available for your viewing pleasure.
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comments (6)And they’re back!
Despite what must have been a rather epic journey, everyone arrived back home last night in great spirits. There were smiles and hugs all round.
There was even a welcoming committee.
Not quite sure what everyone else thought of the cheer that went up when they first appreared through the doors though.
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comments (3)Nearly home
The group should just have touched down at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam about now (15:30 – the flight was slightly late). They now have a 4 hour wait before embarking on the final leg from Schipol to Glasgow.
It must be very frustrating to be so close to home and have to wait. Still, it gives them plenty of time to buy extra pressies for everyone 
Looking forward to seeing everyone again this evening.
The Editor | Comment (0)A plea from the heart
As the group begins the main leg of its homeward journey, this txt arrived from Rebecca:
Hi! I am rlly missin gd fd so plz cld u get pain au chocolat + other yummy stuff!”
Now there’s a hearfelt plea if ever there was one.
I wonder what everyone else has missed being away from home?
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comment (0)What would you do?
OK, here’s the scenario:
You’re in Africa.
It’s late.
Everyone’s asleep (except you).
You hear a strange noise!
So what would you do?
Well, the obvious answer, surely, would be to txt home, thousands of miles away, with this plea:
“HELP – there’s a ghecko tap-dancing on my door and everyone is asleep. What will I do??”
Now, the real question is, “What would you advise?” 
More scary stuff
Kathleen has txted to say how cool it was to see a snake up close when it fell out of a nearby tree.
Scary thing is that the snake was a Black Mamba – one of Africa’s most venomous. 
Let’s hope that it was a little too dazed from its fall to be bothered with a group trying to see a cool snake.
It seems that nature is reminding them of its presence.
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comment (0)Shaking it up
The group has had a busy couple of days, visiting an orphanage and two other schools in the area.
But they’ve also had time to relax, visiting a ‘gorgeous and idyllic’ beach and playing volleyball. But then they had a little reminder that nature can be scary as well a beautiful. The area they are visiting is on a geological faultline and they experienced an earth tremor 
. ‘Very, very scary’ according to Rebecca.
Dancing the weekend away
Here’s a quick roundup of what the group has been up to. Thanks to Zoe and Rebecca for keeping in touch.
Saturday: Teaching the girls Scottish dances and learning some African ones. Disco on Saturday night.
Sunday: Church at 8:30 in the morning
Monday: Visits to Chinteche Hospital and Nkhata Bay
Other things: Msima = minging 
Overall it still sounds as though everyone is fine and still having a great time.
Malawi 2008, The Editor | Comment (0)Even more to see
From Rebecca and Alison:
“Hi! It’s bn rlly cl! Bats+milky way+heat+beach+wild puppies! So cute!”
Now, I’ll bet you’re thinking that those rabies injections weren’t such a bad idea after all 
