does africa know a song of me?

I should have written this entry earlier this week, but Mom, Dad and I have just been too busy!  They arrived safely on Sunday, and luckily the weather was nice and cool for the 5 hour drive to Ekwendeni.  Thanks to all of you who sent little prezzies with them - they are much appreciated!  On Monday we went on a little tour of Ekwendeni, and had dinner with my neighbours, the Msowoyas.  Mom and Dad eating nsima with their hands - they are good sports!  On Tuesday we went into some of the villages around Ekwendeni.  To sum up - Mom carried water on her head, Dad was dancing, and we were given a live chicken that soon became our lunch.  On Wednesday we visited Livingstonia.  It was really hot that day.  My favourite Dad quote of the day - "I disagree with dress codes that aren't functional" - as he walked under the blazing sun in long pants.  Thursday we slept in, and then headed for some relaxation time at the lake.  Snorkelling, trying dugout canoes (nobody tipped!), and lots of book reading.  Tomorrow, Dad will be preaching at church (only at the English service!) and then we will head down to Lilongwe.  On Monday, we leave for our safari trip in South Luangwa Park in Zambia.  Fun!

It has been so good to have Mom and Dad here - to show them around, to let them see what life is like for me here, just to hang out together.  Next Friday will come much too soon!