Twelve months of living in a totally different environment, culture, existence – you name it, it’s very different. Those twelve months have come to an end. Just far far too many things to remember and experiences that have happened. But of course although the country may be beautiful it’s the people that make it. And Read more about Chance of a Lifetime -Last Chapter of Mikes Mad Malawian Idea[…]
Where do I start – since the last lot of jumbled thoughts and generally random events were reported we’ve had Christmas, New Year and now January is almost over. Well many of you will know that I whimped out spending the holiday here and went back home to see family and friends. As I suspected Read more about Well it is the Rainy Season ![…]
When they describe this as the rainy season they are not joking. As I mentioned in the last blog the rainy season has begun. And when it rains ……… it rains. When I first arrived I was told by those who were far more knowledgeable than myself that some of my schools would be impossible Read more about It’s spitting – everyone in …….. or out ?[…]
I’ve just realised that its been a while since my last blog ! Could blame the lack of connectivity, lack of electricity. lack of water, loads of events happening or just me not being more efficient with my time ! Although all of these have played a contribution I guess its probably the latter being Read more about Getting to grips with town life[…]
As I sit here in Johannesburg airport waiting for my final flight, I look back on the last 2 weeks and just go – WOW! They really did just fly by – I am the world’s biggest Procrastinator – ( a brilliant talk on TED on Procrastination – if you haven’t seen it it’s Read more about And here we go …………[…]
My last post was the best post I’ve ever written. ! Sadly it was in my head and not actually on the blog. Had a great few days training with other Volunteers at the VSO offices in Richmond. What an amazing group of people with so many different skills. Running through role play and facilitation Read more about VSO Training -Indoors and “Outdoors”[…]
Another 10k ticked off …… ………..and one more day closer to going out to Malawi. I knew that the Great Manchester Run would be different to Blackpool but I have to say it was absolutely amazing. Definitely something that I will always remember. The crowds and the atmosphere were something that I wasn’t quite prepared for. Read more about Monday June 26th and counting ![…]
or You really should know better at your age ! There is a saying that I have often heard, and indeed I have often used it myself – “In this life you can count on the fingers of one hand ( why they don’t just say 5 or strictly speaking 4 fingers plus a thumb I Read more about A 10k, a Birthday and amazing friends ![…]