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Category: Malawi

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Malawi

Anyone visiting Malawi is supposed to have a test for Bilharzia on return to the UK. I had no idea how troublesome that would prove to be…

April 16, 2019

Airbus A300 waiting in Johannesburg international airport

Malawi Days 8-9

Another adventure over, all that remained was to go home - a journey lasting over thirty hours.

May 27, 2018

Malawi Marathon medal

Malawi Day 7

An incredible day of running around the warm heart of Africa. It was an experience like no other and race that was constantly changing as the day and terrain continued.

May 26, 2018

Malawi - Beach with palm trees

Malawi Day 6

After a busy week of volunteering in Nkope we had a day off to relax and prepare for the marathon that was still ahead of us.

May 25, 2018

Children assembling to play sports

Malawi Day 5

This was the day I thought may prove to be the most challenging - putting on a sports day for hundreds of Malawian children. As it turned out, the day went well and I think a lot of fun was had by all.

May 24, 2018

Smoke raises from a field

Malawi Day 4

Our second day of work had us planting trees, clearing fields, and building fuel efficient stoves.

May 23, 2018

Women carrying baskets on their heads as they walk through yellow grad

Malawi Day 3

Our first day of volunteering involved building a school, and fitting bins.

May 22, 2018

Malawi - Flying into Lilongwe

Malawi Days 1-2

The journey from Leicester to London, to Johannesburg and then finally to Lilongwe and Nkope.

May 20, 2018

Malawi

Notes about my preparation for a week of volunteering and a marathon in Africa's warm heart - Malawi.

May 15, 2018

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