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Shipwreck
A mokoro (dug out canoe) in the lake - whoopey doo!Drove from our overnight stop in Iringa to Lake Malawi, passing through Mbeya and Mikumi National Park. Unfortunately Rach developed the super squits in the afternoon, which isn't pleasant when you're on a truck for hours. Driving through the mountains, Lake Malawi emerged as a huge, sparkling blue expanse of water. We arrived at a beachside campsite at the northern tip of the lake for an overnight stop. Went for a walk along the beach and got accosted by a bunch of endearing little boys who were playing football. They were proper little businessmen, befriending you so you'll buy their postcards or bracelets.
Kandi Beach No chance to lie in thanks to a persistent cockerel crowing at 5am. We could have cheerfully wrung its neck! With Rach pumped full of imodium, we journeyed on to Kandi Beach, passing through lots of banana plantations and small villages. Lots of the women were carrying massive bunches of bananas on their heads, which was a comical sight. Think we freaked a lot of the locals out, as the truck was blaring out the cheesiest 90s dance music (how can people actually have 2Unlimited on their iPod?). Kandi Beach was a
Blue Cichlid
Blue fish that make massive craters in the sand, where they nest. lovely, tranquil beachside resort. As Rach was poorly we upgraded to a nice ensuite room for the three day stop. It was our first chance to cook for everyone and it was an experience cooking for 17 people on a camp kitchen. Think it was a success because everyone tucked in and went back for seconds.
Freshwater Fun The lake was lovely and cool for a swim, and so much nicer than swimming in salty seawater. We did a bit of snorkelling from the beach and spotted a few different species of fish. We booked a dive trip but as Rach was still suffering, Jase had to buddy up with Kelly. Jase being tactful as ever, pointed at their tiny boat and said "do you have another, bigger boat for the dive trips?". The answer: "err no that boat's fine!". A short ride in the little RIB and Jase jumped in and saw lots of big craters, which are created by little blue fish to try to impress the ladies. Jase managed to flatten a few with his fins! Then ventured to the Great Shipwreck of Lake Malawi....a tiny canoe. First dive photos of cute blue crabs, hiding under
Crab
Jase's first glimpse of a crab (no silly rude comments please!) the rocks. A nice, easy dive.
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