Took the infamous mini-bus to work today cost .33cents. no chickens, so that was a good thing. One of the things that i noticed (you can't help) is the number of shops that sell coffins. 4 in about a 3 km stretch.
Beside my accommodation is a paper making factory - very primitive method and the paper is made from elephant dung. I bought a bunch of items to support the progam so I hope everyone will be excited to get a note book or greeting card!!
I haven't shared the weekend and the tea plantation, how incredibly beautiful it was in the Mulanje area. The climb up the mountain (with a guide - a must) was arduous but wonderful. The tea pickers offered to share their nasima lunch with me but said "the madam" can't have the relish, I think it was crickets. They make 10,000 MK a month, a little less than $70.00. how could I take their lunch? I purchased 10 bags of tea - premium quality cost 150 MK per bag, $1.05 cents per bag. If you aren't into elephant dung you better claim the tea fast.
My time is quickly coming to an end. From a work perspective the mandate of my project is coming together and I've no doubt will be completed in time. I will leave this beautiful country on Monday, a little wiser a lot more greatful.