Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Fourth of July Vacation- complete with Pirates!

My Fourth of July vacation began with a reception at the Ambasassador's house. Very chic. I had the privilege of meeting William Kapalamula, who wrote 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'. If you haven't read that book go get it!
 His English was waaayyy better than my Chichewa :-)
 On vacation at Nkhata Bay- one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.
 The water was very clear with lots of cichlids. Perfect for snorkeling.
 We took a rowboat out to explore Lake Malawi.

 We found a little cove and tied up the boat in what we thought was a safe spot.
 Then the waves kicked up ;-(
 More waves
 The boat is very much in trouble
 Some fisherman came and helped us
 They wanted an extravagant amount of money for helping, which of course we didn't have....
 So they "escorted" us back ot the lodge and demanded the money from them.....I said "Carolyn, isn't this what pirates do??". They eventually settled for 4,000mk. Now Carolyn and i officially know what our lives are worth :-). Oh, and that includes the rowboat.
Memorable souvenier bruises!

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