Tag: Blantyre
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Travel
9th February 2026 I was up early for a cup of coffee and hopefully to see some of the nieces and nephews before they left for school. I would be gone by the time they returned home. Before breakfast Dan asked me if I wanted to stretch my legs. I agreed and we hiked through…
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Sunday Drive to Eastern Malawi?
8th February 2026 I never considered that Malawi would have Eastern and Western regions. After all, it’s such a narrow country. But considering that it takes time to travel from east to west (such as from Salima to Lilongwe) it makes sense. Here’s a map of the region to give you an idea of Malawi’s…
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Sabbath Rest In Motion
7th February 2026 … 7:15am … This morning I heard reports that it has been raining in Salima since 3am. That area really needs the rain. There are penalty of places around Blantyre that also need some rain. But at least it was dry in time for the brethren to make their way to Sabbath…
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Blantyre Visits
6th February 2026 We planned for an early start so I had to make sure I was ready to go. After coffee but veggie anything else, Dan showed me the water pump that has been in use at the church property here in Blantyre for seven years. There was a short circuit and the backup…
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Landing in Blantyre in Style
5th February 2026 It was a quiet morning. The power was out all night and nothing had changed as the sun came up. I knew at some point I would have to get up and pack my bags. Whenever I have a flight or a trip planned I usually spend the whole day preparing for…
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Wintering in Africa (upcoming trip)
8th January 2026 Tickets are bought but I haven’t yet packed for the trip. What kind of jacket should I pack if I’ll be transiting through winter weather in London and arriving into the comfortable temperatures of the cool, rainy season in Malawi? We’ve recently had snow here in Brooklyn. It’s not unusual for me…
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Tea & Cake, Fish & Chips, Breakfast & Plans
24th & 25th August 2025 I delayed the start to the day as long as possible but at a certain point I knew I’d have to get up, pack my bags, and face the morning head on. I dressed and packed and then stepped out of my room for a cup of coffee. I managed…
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Blantyre and Busses on the Sabbath
23rd August 2025 I rose early in the morning so I could get started on my first cup of coffee, and also go over my sermon notes and blog posts. Since I was the only one awake I had some quality time with Ollie. Before long Derek and the rest of the household were awake…
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Breakfast with Strauss and Ollie
22nd August 2025 Now that we actually had coffee in the house, the morning seemed a lot smoother. It also helped that we didn’t have to rush off anywhere. Derek and I (and the ever friendly Ollie the cat) sat and enjoyed a few cups of coffee before breakfast and a hike. The hill that…