Apres Wedding Festivities, Ruarwe, Malawi

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Bjorn, Philippa, Holly and Karen at Zulunkhuni Bar

The rest of the week in Ruarwe was spent socializing at the lodge, playing games, dancing chatting. and just chillin'. Most of the Mzungu guests who had come up from Nkhata Bay headed back on a boat two days after the wedding. There were still a number of people left behind with us - party animal Nick (from Chizumulu island who accompanied us up on the ferry), South African Bjorn from Nkhata Bay who liked seeing the sunrise after drinking all night, good friends of Charlie's from England, Jill (Sally's mum) and some nurses and teachers who were volunteering in the community.  The nurses and teacher, Holly, Natasha, Philipa and Karen, are from London and were very bubbly and super fun to hang out with.

Martin and 88 Year Old Chief Jeramani at his Australia House

On a couple of occasions we went into the village and visited the chief and also attended the community centre opening day which was a big occasion. More singing and dancing from the women's groups and children of the villages.

Every day there seemed to be a group swim, and different people (including Martin) would eventually tackle the big 9m platform jump into the lake.  It's a long drop.  Also, plenty of games and good times with the group, and many late nights often until the wee hours of the morning.

They also had an issue with food supplies, they were running out.  But each day they pulled through with flying colours, making something out of nothing almost.  The last 2 nights they managed to acquire some fish for a wonderful pasta, then bought a goat for a stew which was super tender and obviously very fresh!

Saying Goodbye to the Staff at Zulunkhuni Lodge

Suddenly it was time to move on as the Ilala ferry was keeping to it's weekly schedule and we had to decide what do next. We chose to go back Nkhata Bay to do some more research into a couple of National Parks, and where we thought we would have a better launching spot to access them. Quite surprisingly, the Ilala ferry was on time! We were amazed, and sad as we would have liked to have an excuse to stay longer. *Mush