Malawi Trip Day 16

August 13th, 2009 Posted in General

Day 16 Saturday 18 July 2009

 

The group could deservedly take advantage of a lie-in as breakfast was served from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. Despite this a few hardy souls emerged to bask in the early morning sun and two staff were seen doing hippo impressions in the lake’s still waters. Breakfast consisted of an almost unlimited choice of fruit juice, five different cereals, a variety of freshly baked breads, exotic fruits, yoghurt, full English breakfast, cheeses –or there again all of them!

The activities on offer consisted of a boat trip to snorkel and swim off Boadzulu Island, water-skiing, canoeing or the simple sport of lying back and dreaming of the next e-mail, meal, journey on a dirt road, mountain to climb (delete where appropriate).

A few of the pupils took the opportunity to play a round of golf at the fabulously designed Mlambe course.  This is a 9-hole par three with water on almost every hole set out amidst towering baobab and palm trees.

In the afternoon we boarded the MV Sunbird or one of two speedboats for a trip to Boadzulu Island. Nearing the island the crew threw fish overboard to attract the fish eagles from the island to swoop down and pluck the fish off the surface – the animal equivalent of a fast food takeaway. Anchored in the bay there was a choice of snorkelling to view the myriad of ciclids that swarm around the island or diving and jumping from the back of the boat. Most diving efforts scored low on the degree of difficulty but high on the tsunami scale for execution.

As we sailed back to the resort we watched the setting sun dip below the mountains. The sky was  highlighted with a reddish glow – a picturesque backdrop for the many fishing boats casting their nets.

The evening entertainment consisted of a troupe of acrobatics and local Gulu Wankulu dancers – all performed rhythmically to the sound of African drumming. An exciting end to yet another action packed day.

 

 

                                                                                                                  

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