i know, i know, i know, i know, i know

it's been a holiday weekend here in malawi so things have been pretty relaxed.

on saturday i had the honour of going to a wedding.  i have never met the bride and groom before (and come to think of it didn't even meet them at the wedding) all i know is that the bride was the sister of the woman kayla and jonathan stayed with during their time in the village.

the ceremony was similar in ways to a wedding back home, the bridal party danced up the aisle one by one, which reminded me of the jk wedding dance video.  there was a lot of singing from a choir and the usual vows then the congregation danced up to the couple and gave them money.

after the ceremony we went back to a friend of the family's house for a few hours because we were classed as VIP guests and they served us some traditional malawian food which was amazing, it was a big plate of rice with beef and chicken and vegetables in some sort of relish, at first we ate with our hands the traditional malawian way which was ok but eventually we had to ask for spoons because it was taking forever.  the reception was completely different to anything i've ever seen before - the whole time was people dancing up to the couple and throwing money at them (maybe i could start that tradition back home)

went to CURE hospital for children this morning to do some teaching and activities with the kids but when we got there the team wasn't there because it's labor day today so they took a holiday.  at least i got to see around the hospital - it's as well kitted out as whiteabbey by the looks of it which was quite surprising.

i'll keep you updated on my adventures as they happen.

matty :)