FHS in Bandawe

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.

The group has now been to the school they are supporting - Bandawe Girls Secondary School. The plan is to spend a significant part of the rest of the stay visiting the school and getting to know new friends. And that means lessons! Zoe’s been in touch with the following:

“Interesting first day at the school, they are teaching us Tonga, the local language”

Now, for those who thought that Tonga was a Pacific island, then here’s your lesson for today. According to this article on Wikipedia (always to be read with reservations but useful nevertheless), the Tonga are an ethnic group believed to be from the northern part of Malawi.

Zoe also reports that it’s warm during the day, cold at night, everything’s interesting and there’s an awful lot to take in.

Hi everyone

Here are some things I’m really looking forward to sharing with you in Malawi…

1. the amazing way women carry things on their heads
2. the beautiful Lake
3. the sudden 5.30 p.m. night and 4.30 a.m. morning
4. the stars
5. the singing of the girls at BAGSS
6. the smiles
7. Malawi time
8. msima
9. chilli sauce
10. the cutest kids you’ve ever seen

Mrs D