24/02/18

I awoke early to the sound of crashing waves, lightening and high winds. Wonderful. Lake Malawi in anger. It was soon to pass though and tranquillity resumed.

It was wonderful to be so relaxed knowing that we were just going to chill out and of course, being the English sporting fans that we are, going to watch the internationals this afternoon in a beach side bar. I’ve read that there is another cold snap in the UK which I must admit has brought a huge grin on both Martins and my face as we sit here with shorts and T shirts. Unlucky!!!!!  I think I have a feeling of what Dan O’Grady must feel like when he looks at the UK weather from sunny Aus.

Internet is a problem here as is the electrical power with constant power shortages. It would almost be better if we knew there was none rather than continuously checking if there is power to charge our appliances or a signal on our phones. I know I know a first world problem.

Our accommodation has certainly come into its own as we can sit on our terrace looking over the lake and onto the mountains of Tanzania and Mozambique. Photographs just don’t do it justice. If one ever get’s the chance I would highly recommend this as a must see when visiting this continent.

With so much time on hands today I have given Betsy the once over and pleased to report that all seems well. She realty is a tough old bird and is being driven in 4-wheel drive constantly here due to the poor roads and hill climbs to and from the hotel to the village.

Unfortunately for Martin he will not be able to scuba dive here as the instructors are all away on a jolly and wont return in time for us. Never mind apparently, we are going to feed the fish eagles on the lake tomorrow. On a plus side though he will avoid picking up Bilharzia which is prevalent in the lake but apparently further South. I am immune as I’m taking Larium. There had to be a bonus for me in there somewhere.

For the rest of today, more lying around at the lake bar, onto to watch the rugby at another lake bar and then back for dinner. Requested beef but more likely to have to settle for chicken, again.

Our fully stocked beach bar