Our trip in photos

#youcan'ttakeabadphotoinMalawi

Hello again friends! As the unofficial official photographer of this trip I thought I'd give my words a rest and let the photos speak for themselves. They will be accompanied with some info to give context, but some are just "so dern purrdy" that I'll let them speak for themselves. Before I shut-up I would like to share what we learned on Friday in a series of one liners…

The smoke, diesel fumes and dust may be giving me a sinus infection.

The Chisomo group is experiencing the same problems and desires as the others.

Children flock to us and we love it.

We are a tourist attraction.

Getting a knitting machine for some of the groups is an economically wise choice.

Tasha, KATW's NAPHAM contact is very pregnant and forgetful.

The curio market is a dangerous place for my wallet and sanity.

There is hope to be found in even the most dire of circumstances.

Now on to the photos!

Gentleman on the way in to Mtsiliza asked for his photo to be taken. I happily obliged!

The above on the way into Mtsiliza

Black Diamond Pub in Mtsiliza is where its at!

Mtsiliza Support group meeting place

Getting the meeting started first with a song and then signing in, oh paperwork.

Mtsiliza board member

Kelly liked the hat. It may have been a tad small.

On the way out of Mtsiliza we met two missionaries from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Kelly asked them if they were going into town to visit the Catholic Church...

Lighthouse area 50 group showing off their mad skills.

Area 50 support group house

Neighborhood by Area 50 support group house.

Local well

These two girls were voguing. They had a third join them later.

Mphatso support group house

Mphatso group member

What we found interesting was that every wall had shards of glass, plastic or nails/barbed wire on top. Thievery is a big problem here in Malawi.

I loved seeing all the chickens. Tasty and pretty.

Mphatso support group working excitedly with their new yarn and needles.

Kelly and Sam

Perfect little smiles.  

They've come to see the mzugu.

Chisomo group. Kelly was very excited to see little Olive (green sweater) who is now a year old and despite having both parents be HIV positive she is still testing negative!

Family portrait!