Last Thursday we had a little farewell party for me with the senior staff and teachers at MCV. Actually, I threw the party for myself, since no Malawian could afford it. Some of the staff made some nice speeches thanking me, and a good time was had by all.
Friday was my last day at MCV. We had a closing ceremony for the school year, and a few students made nice farewell speeches to me. While saying goodbye was a little sad, it didn't really get me down since I know I'll be back.
The last 5 days I spent on vacation in Nkhata Bay. I stayed at Mayoka Village again, and met many travelers and had a great time. I even met some Ithaca College grads who knew some Canandaiguans. (Their names were Will, Mary-Ellen and Brendan, for any Ithaca grads reading this.)
I also took the Ilala (the ferry) one last time to visit a very remote beach paradise up the lake at Usisya. There was virtually no one there (except for a British guy who was volunteering in Usisya), and after waking up in my little thatch chalet on the beach I was able to pluck a few mangoes off the trees for breakfast. After spending the night at Usisya I hoped back on the Ilala to Nkhata Bay. (The pictures are both from Usisya, the first one is the view from my chalet, the second one is the lounge area.)
Right now I'm in Lilongwe at an internet cafe, and I'll be making my way to the airport soon. After a couple days in Joburg I'll be off to Namibia.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!
2 comments:
Hey! I cannot believe you saw my friends Mary-Ellen and Will!! What are the odds? How are you? :)
Conor,
I want to be you. Infact, Lynnie and I are trying to get out of debt so we can teach at a school for missionary kids in Africa. We want some experience teaching overseas before we go. Maybe MCV could use some help this summer or next? Anyway, I can't wait to see you back home. I'd say we should play some frisbe, but I have a feeling it'll be a bit cold for that.
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