I figured before I got into some of the heart wrenching things I have seen and experienced, I will start from the beginning. Let's start from the top. Malawi. Malawi is located on the SE border of Africa. It is landlocked but interestingly enough, it feels like a tropical island. Right now, it is so lush and green. It is the size of Pennsylvania (ironically enough) and has about 12mm people.

It is one of the poorest countries in the world. I have never experienced anything like this. Some of the most interesting things I have found is that the Malawians are very warm, kind and they dress with such pride. They always look so nice, and they have timeless patience. Something I am not in touch with at all!!!

I am staying in the city of Liliongwe. I will post pictures when I move into my place on Friday. Right outside "city center" are Areas. I do not even know how to describe them. All dirt roads, with tiny tiny little shops lining the streets. See the hardware store! I still have not been able to wrap my brain around this part. Traveling a little farther out are the villages. This is where a village like Kang'oma is. It is about a forty minute drive from city center. Each part has its own feeling and issues and I am sure I will touch on all of them throughout my experiences.

Although it is such a foreign place, I do not feel as out of place as I probably should. :-)