Moving to Malawi - long

[Kimber-lilly 2]

WOW Celest! What an amazing QUICK move! Please do post about your life there, so those of us who live rather sedate, boring lives in one spot can live vicariously thru you!

Maybe you could host a Bander Bash over there?? !!!

[Anaed2 0]

Hello,

This is my first post, but there will be more since I'm still pre-band (am sitting out a one-year waiting period imposed by the French health system, France being my country of residence).

I wanted to say how much I envy you going off to work in Malawi. I'm originally from Zimbabwe, the country just to the south of Malawi. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time there (nice climate, friendly people), but just be extra careful with security (poverty pushes people to do things you wouldn't have dreamed of).

I'm also curious about your thoughts on dealing with being banded in a country where healthcare is rudimentary at best. Do you plan on going to South Africa for fills etc, or will you be back in the States from time to time to allow you to do that kind of thing at home? This is something that I'm concerned about too since I'm a bit of globe-trotter and don't envisage living in the same place for the rest of my life: how will I be able to deal with the band in places where it hasn't even been heard of yet? Anyway, I don't want to hijack your thread with my questions, so when I finish compiling my list, they will be for another post.

All the best for your move and your new job.

Deana.