Monire mose,

I've been given the task of trying to write yesterday's blog. In the main, yesterday (Sunday) was spent at St. Peter's Cathedral. We attended the English Mass at 7am - a long lie was enjoyed by all! - and the Mass in Tumbuka at 10am. As always, both Masses were very colourful affairs with lots of singing and dancing. The Bishop celebrated at both.

After a little bit of 'downtime', in which we enjoyed a lunchtime refreshment, we were invited to the Bishop's party - a party held for ex-seminarians. This was held in the grounds of the Priests' accommodation. A meal was provided, a barbeque was in full flow, speeches took place, and crates of Malawian refreshments were laid out for people to help themselves to - soft drinks, Kuchi Kuchis, Greens, and wine. People did help themselves to the refreshments and a fun time was had by all. Much chat took place and various styles of dancing were in evidence!?
The Malawians enjoyed some good old-fashioned shortbread, and the Scots enjoyed some good old-fashioned Malawian snacks.
The party wound up about teatime.

As always, tea was provided after this feast, and most of the group retired to their rooms at around 7.30pm. Someone (Bernadette) was said to be in her pyjamas by 7.20pm; someone (Celia) was said to be a lot tougher, lasting until about 7.40pm! Paul and Anne, the seasoned travellers of our group, lasted considerably longer. Many lights were put out early, after the usual wrestling with the mosquito nets, in preparation for a busy day at our partner schools today.

Tiwonanenge sonosono.

Celia, Bernadette, Paul and Anne