Updates

1. When I lived here before, it took me at least a year, and many bumps on my head, to habitually duck at every doorway. To generalize, Malawians are much shorter than people from places like the USA. Add poverty to that equation and you get tiny doors all over the place. I have the most difficulty with those just shorter than me and above my eyes. I can deal with the slowly progressing bald spot on the top of my head, but right now it’s got a few scabs and bumps on it too. But I’m getting better—only bumped my head once in the past few days. I’ll be ducking through doors for no reason when I get back to the States in a few weeks.

2. If you haven’t already, check out my GoFundMe project: gofund.me/HolySpiritSchool. It’s easier for me to direct you there rather writing about it twice. You could even donate money if you want!

3. [The section has been censored by someone with the new nickname Madame NoFun.]

4. Last week I climbed Nkhoma mountain, which looms over the town and hospital I’m working at. I took a wrong turn and ended up taking a little path the goats use to get to the top, but it was still awesome. This is sort of the view from the top.

5. When I was here before, I went through more than a few bottles of spirits. I’ve never seen AK-47 Vodka (below) until the other day. It’s the cheapest vodka around for good reason.