Amon Village

A 4km walk from Mbalame Village through the Malawi wilderness took us to Amon Village where Jimmy's mother lives. A colourful vibrant village full of love. 

In the distance a young girl was carrying her 5L bucket of water on her head. It dawned on me that if I was truly going to call myself a Malawian, I would be able to do this, or a least try. So we cautiously placed the bucket on my head and I was not shocked that I could only take 5 paces. I definitely need more practice. Only she knows how far she had traveled so far. I literally take my hat off to the strength and tenacity of these women.
Water is so precious.

Home of Chimango "Giant Mango" Secondary School close to the Chamaji River. A brief meeting was held with Mr Shunga, the head teacher, regarding the prospect of introducing composting toilets and the concept was eagerly welcomed. There is MUCH work to be done in Malawi.

Jimmy and Rachel outside one of the classrooms

Kachaso - Malawian equivalent of Witblits.
Mamamia!! I've still not been brave enough to try it but the smell blows my hair back. This spirit is brewed mostly in the rural villages and goes through a slow distilling process using maize husk.

Jimmy's lovely mother in the green/blue dress standing next to Sty in the red dress. Sty suffered an illness at the age of 4 which left her blind and somewhat disabled. A beautiful soul with such happiness inside who is able to laugh and love to the fullest. Much love for these people.