Words
cannot describe how much better our time in Malawi got, nor can they describe
how much I love Lake Malawi. I’m going
to try, but I may have to get some help from Abby, who has offered to write my
blog entry of adoration to Lake Malawi, Monkey Bay and Cape Maclear.
Monkey Bay is a beautiful, secluded area with tons of rocks and islands to explore and
wave to Mozambique from, tons of monkeys, tons of trees to sit under, and tons
of perfect water to swim in. Cape Maclear is 12 km away and is a bustling
tourist village with many local fishermen and guides and kids (half of the
Malawian population was under 15 in 2011).
We boated out to an island, snorkeled with cichlids, fed fish eagles and
ate a fresh fish braai on an island.
GREAT day! On our drive out of town (which came way too soon) we saw all
of the goings-on about the village. Carpenters, clinics, schools, volunteer organizations.
A super bumpin’ village.
We
stayed at two backpacker hostels which were both owned by the same man, and he
was super chilled out. He got us the
really cheap boating trip, and was really generous about giving us little “sachets”
of rum... Think… ketchup packets. Hilarious. And his son, who is 10, and I went
on adventures all over both Monkey Bay and the Cape. That kid was awesome. He speaks three languages fluently, and is
really adventurous and curious and imaginative.
I had such a great time meeting and playing with him! I feel like we
didn’t stay nearly long enough!
This doesn't even begin to explain the current love affair I am having with Lake Malawi, so I'll probably turn over the keys to Abby in just a bit!
We're heading back through Zambia over the next two days, and then Victoria Falls, to get home! Fun ride so far!
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| The four travelers from the top of a hill overlooking the lake |
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| He wanted a beer |
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| The view from the hostel at Monkey Bay |
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| The view from Cape Maclear |
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| The beach at Cape Maclear |
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| Looking down the beach front |
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| Mufasa Beach Bar |
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| Mancala-like game. I got pretty good! |
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| Kids love having their picture taken just about world-wide! |
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| Mcee D's is taking over the world!! |
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| Delicious fruit for sale on the streets of Cape Maclear/Chombe Village |
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| Joel, our Australian friend, tried to prove he could pleat hair. Quite painful. But I laughed it off. |
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| Fishermen on the lake in the morning |
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| Main Street |
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| Zander and QB getting ready for a boat trip to the island |
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| Bait fish and little fish--you can buy them from your own boat! |
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| One might buy these little fish for Fish Eagle bait. Joel's baiting technique is very unique. |
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| But the eagle was interested!! |
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| The whole crew made it to the island! |
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| Cichlids! |
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| The sun began to set over the island as we arrived back at shore. |
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