Day 9

Monire

This morning we are all tired after our exertions on the hills at Livingstonia. Our memories of Livingstonia are still vivid, especially of the beautiful sunsets and sunrises from the top of the plateau. During the morning we made quick visits to the schools and did some shopping for provisions before going to the Women's Institute in the afternoon.



The women at the Institute were busy this afternoon giving out stationery, donated by Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza, to the children: each orphan received a jotter, pen and a pencil.


There have been changes at the Institute since our visit last year, most noticeably the new hut at the back of the building. The funding for the hut was provided by the Bishop. The facility has improved the conditions for the children when they visit the centre. When we arrived the children were very pleased to see us and sang a song of welcome. Each child was given a Scottish lollipop.



The children had to sign for the jotter, pen and pencil. We assisted the ladies in distributing the stationery and gathering the signatures.







The children were delighted with the equipment which they will put to good use in their studies at school. Afterwards we all went outside in the sunshine to play football and netball. Everyone had a great time.





In the evening we visited the Mvula family in their home in one of the townships in Mzuzu. Thomas Mvula is a vice chairman of the school board of St Peter's Primary. His home is located in Chipatula, the 3rd largest township in Mzuzu. We were given a warm Malawian welcome by Thomas, his wife, sons and neighbours. Each of us was gifted with a beautiful painting by a local artist.


Paweme

Paul, Bernadette, Anne & Celia