I have hijacked Fiona’s beloved blog account in order to tell you all about mine and mums Amazing African Adventure (so far). We have seen an astonishing amount of stuff, in mum’s words it’s been a bit of a ‘sensory overload‘. But most definitely a good one.
There’s an awful lot to say, and it’s difficult to know when to start…I suppose the airport is a good place. And so I’ll begin……
Mum and I managed to get lost at Johannesburg airport and so very nearly missed our connecting flight to Blantyre. Our rush-tness wasn’t helped by the fact my bag had to be searched as a sniffer dog got slightly too enthusiastic by it‘s somewhat distinctive smell. And no, it wasn’t due to any old mouldy food abandoned in a side pocket.
We were greeted at Malawi International Airport (don’t be deceived by the term International - it‘s small enough to fit in your hand luggage) by a balcony of people watching the runway. Apparently Saturday is a day for coming to spectate all the (two) planes flying on that day. In amongst the crowd there were 2 pairs of white hands waving frantically - Fiona and Andrew! Hooray!
The car journey to the house is a bit of a a blur, it was like someone had pressed the fast forward button there was so much to see and take in! Their ‘Dude Hut’ is very welcoming. Strangely enough reminds me a bit of their Glasgow flat. Bowls of nuts and clever-looking books dotted around the place are still a staple. But there are slightly more gecko’s.
I met Phiri, who talked about his bike (I think he’s well chuffed), and we had a delicious dinner with Davinia their next door neighbour.
The Centre of Blantyre is a hub of activity. Amusingly there is a Ned Bank - unfortunately not staffed by Buckfast swigging youths with tracksuit bottoms on. Spotting funny shop signs has been one of my favourite things to do. So far I’ve seen the ‘Slow But Steady General Store’. ‘The Chemicals and Seeds Shop’(?!) and the ‘Bling!Bling! Of Foods Store’.
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