Tour de Southern Africa

If a picture's worth a thousand words, I have at least a million things to say. I had an amazing 7 day trip with one of the best friends a girl could ask for! Each day was jammed pack with activities and fun! Please enjoy the pictures. I'll write more in the next few days.

Dami and I at Victoria Falls (Zambia's side)

Elephants crossing the road, as we drive to Botswana

Devil's Pool!

Penguin Island

Cape Town

Wine Tour! Ended up getting the one on the furthest right (Cape Ruby wine)

Cable Cars to Table Mountain

Update Coming Soon!

Muli Shani?!

It's been way too long since I last posted! I must say I'm enjoying myself, and the next two months are going to be incredible. I just celebrated my 24th birthday on the 10th. First birthday away from home! Phillippa and I went to Starscape for dinner and then Circles. Typical weekend, but all the fun was to celebrate my birthday making it awesome. The Independence/Dwali celebration (24 October 2012), was a GREAT time. I'll post pictures in a couple days. Thousands of people were there, and the fireworks lasted a long time! A little too close for my comfort (right above our heads). Some of the hot ash was falling next to us!

My partner in crime, Dami, is coming to visit in 4 days! We are going to travel Southern Africa including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa! Livingstone--Victoria Falls--Chobe Game Park--Cape Town!  Check out or trip (click on the link).

Some New Words (I've been practicing!)
Milo : tomorrow
Inkashi sha muyayaya : forever sisters
ichoongulo pum quai : how is your evening
na' kana : don't want
bwasheniko panono : give me a better deal (price)
noumfwa : I heard

2 October 2012

Mulishani!

 It's been over a month! England was fantastic! I'll have to put up photos if time permits. It was great seeing my little sister for a little over a week. 

I think I can finally call Ndola (FunDola) home now... Home away from Home. The town is growing on me (slowly but surely). I've had the opportunity to branch off into Kitwe a little bit. I go there once a week for work, but I was also able to go to an Iconnect launch party, Cozy Joes and dinner at Arabian Nights (BEST restaurant in the Copperbelt). The girls I live with (roomates, and workmates!) are very social, so we meet new people every week. Phillippa and I went to the Bush (there are pictures below), which was a great time. Naeemah, Carolina and I went Salsa dancing this past weekend! It was nice to see/hang out with a different crowd (apart from the Circles group).

Goodness!  I have to get my passport stamped tomorrow! I honestly can't believe it's been 4 months already. I'm finding that the weeks go by slowly, but the months are fast moving. I think when I sit down and think about Atlanta and all my friends it makes the days seem longer. I hope I'm able to take full advantage of the variety of experiences/places Africa has to offer. You're only 23 once!

Please enjoy the pictures!

The crew before heading off to the Zambia V Uganda Game! Of course Zambia won! Chipolopolo!

Huge Crowd! This picture doesn't do it justice.

On the way to the bush! 100% of the road was dirt. Almost didn't make it.

Beautiful view of the bush

The Dam Phillippa and I swam in! It was lovely! Until we saw some creature coming towards us.

Another view of the dam

Chipolopolo

The Bush

Nature at its finest

Beautiful!

Breathtaking! No one knows what they're called. But they are wonderful to look at. It's texture is most similar to wood, It's shape is exactly like squash, and it's very dry.

Had a fantastic dinner made by the man to the left! Thai Chicken with chinese cucumber salad. I'm no longer eating chicken... as of August 10th. Still going strong. 

Chocolate Lava Cake

A much better picture of the chocolate lava cake (Thanks KD). It was delicious, and not too sweet. It was 3 ounces of Cadberry Dark Chocolate, 1.25 sticks of butter, a shot of Amarula, 2 eggs and 1 yolk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of flour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or 190 degrees C

First you beat the eggs, add in the sugar and flour. We put the chocolate in a glass bowl over boiling water to melt (not burn) and slowly added in the butter. It can be melted beforehand or melted with the chocolate. After you have a good consistency, add the shot of Amarula. Then pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the eggs, flour and sugar and mix well.

Butter and flour the pan you want to use. We used cupcake pans. Fill it using something with a spout all the way to the top, but with enough room for it to rise (0.5 of a cm).

Bake for 10 minutes (it should still look like it needs 5 more minutes) and let it sit out for a few minutes. then flip over the pan onto a wax sheet.

Then Eat!

30 July 12

Muli Shani!?! (Bwino Bwino)

I've learned a few new words/phrases...

Mushale Bwino: Have a safe stay

Zacoma: Thank you

Fileyenda Shani: How are things moving?

MY BEMBA NAME: Mapalu meaning Blessings (Thanks :))

I was able to go to Luanshya for the first time! It's very quaint. One of the drivers at the site described it as "the only town with the offense." It has a gate/bridge at the entrance, and it's the only way you can enter or leave Luanshya.


After 10 is off of Independence in the city of Kitwe, the second biggest city in Zambia. I've said many times to my friends at work that I would LOVE to work out of the Kitwe office. It's my favorite city in Zambia thus far. After 10 is a restaurant that serves all sorts of food from chicken wings and cakes to schwarmas and milkshakes. My favorite menu item is the KAFTA sandwich. It's lovely.


At the office one of the staff brought AMAKOLE, which is a type of gum. It takes time to get use to, I can't say that I'll have it often.


I've been walking a great deal the past couple weeks... to the grocery store, to the shops, to town etc. It's been great, because I'm really getting a feel for the roads and where everything is. I've found some awesome coffee shops, package stores and grocery stores.


Phillippa and I got a TV for the house to watch the Olympics. The ceremony was a hoot, and very English. I'm Team USA allllll the way. Jamaica, Guyana and England are always in my heart. I will be in London in exactly 4 days!!!!!! Can't wait to see my sister!!!!!!!


Please enjoy the photos:

Copper Bracelet I got for my Mom and Sister 

Ndola Sun Set

Flower Outside the House

After 10 Restaurant

BBQ at the House

Dinner with the Roommate!

Sweater I WANT! Let me know if you find it.

Biscuits I Made at the House 

Where I Got My Haircut for 2.00USD

Amusement Park

Amusement Park Entrance

Spar Coffee

Amikole Gum

Chocolate Lava Cake I Made With One of The Summer Students

Best Ice Cream in Ndola

Best Restaurant in Ndola (Indian)