It took 44 hours door-to-door, but I am happily back home. Although I’m already an Ambien into my evening, I couldn’t wait to see my photos and have uploaded a couple from Malawi.
Thank you again for all of the wonderful and encouraging comments you’d left about my travels this summer. I am grateful for your support. I plan to post lots of photos to share all the great colors and details.
~K
The Lujeri Tea Estate where I stayed in Mulanji, Malawi.
The guest house sleeps 8 and costs just $160 per night, including staff.
The estate is surrounded by the Mulanji peaks, many of which are hidden behind clouds and are covered in thick, green luxurious jungle.
The estate sends tea around the world after it is sold weekly at the auctions in Blantyre. These buildings hold tea during the processing.
The land is lush and the gardens at the estate are fantastic.
There are 10,000 workers who pick the tea and live near the estate. Precious is a picker. He is also a porter for those who want to climb Mount Mulanji.
There are 60 births each week at the estate’s 5 health clinics. I have to guess Malawi has one of the highest birth rates in the world. These sweet girls were selling donuts and were very timid to have their photo taken.
Boys play an afternoon game of checkers.
African checkers, actually.
Winston sat under a gum tree working on his carved chests. The carvers in Malawi are superb. Their craftsmanship is amazing.
Some of the many things Winston and other sell to tourists. The rainforest keeps the carvers in supply of many types of wood.
Shrimp and spicy rice with peri peri sauce — the perfect lunch at the Karao’mula Country Lodge in Mulanji.