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Advantages: As naff as it sounds: Malawi IS the warm heart of Africa Disadvantages: none
Malawi - A love affair
In October 2001, I fell in love. Not with one man, but with a few million of them, plus an equal number of women, loads of kids and even more fish, birds, butterflies, grasses, flowers, trees, bushes, rivers, hills, villages and towns and one lake (well at least there I get back to being monogamous). It's not for nothing that Malawi calls itself 'The warm heart of Africa' - it is an extraordinarily friendly, warm-hearted country indeed.
The one opinion I planned on writing has grown far too long and turned into a series. For more details on various subjects I refer to my other opinions on the subjects, which I'll list at the end of this one.
The hard facts:
1. Geography and bits
Malawi is a small landlocked country in southeast Africa with borders to Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia. Of the almost 120 ...
garlicpress 27.11.2001 (28.11.2001)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of General: Malawi
Advantages: Quiet, peacful, relaxing. Disadvantages: Wind can be very strong.
Kande Beach, on the shores of Lake Malawi
Having arrived in darkness after a 12 hour drive I was very grateful for the beach huts that were available. (I was in no mood to put up a tent!) Each hut was for 2 people, and cost about $10 US per night ? they were basic, but perfect for the surroundings and the mood of the place.
The morning brought the most amazing sights. The view from our hut was stunning. The sun rising over the huge beautiful lake, the waves crashing onto the soft sand, the birds hovering over the blue water ? incredible! The lake is huge, we were not able to see the opposite shore.
It was one of the most relaxing places I have ever been to. After weeks together on the truck we had a bit of a chance to do our own thing, although we did tend to stick together most of the time. By day we played beach ...
Advantages: Great place Disadvantages: May be "slow" for some
This is the the business centre of Malawi- bang in the centre of the country it boast some of the cultural values that have shaped Malawi to be what it is now. There is the burial site of the life president Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda. Unlike Blantyre or the other cities, Lilongwe is spaced out with clearly defined neigbourhoods. There are two shopping areas, city centre and old town. There are many up and coming places, like cross roads that has opened up more retail opportunities. Steers, Pizza Inn and Cresta hotels have all moved in and there are many privately owned businesses- shops, toys fun and games.
The night life in Lilongwe is also growing- if you want to go for some quiet drinks there is always Chameleon situated in the new Four Seasons complex in Area 12, Pacific Paradise in Area 10. French Corner on Mchinji Road and many ...
