On Friday, November 16th we were taken into the Boma (the city of Petauke) where our hostess met us to take us to her home. When she saw the 5 of us and all our luggage, she knew we wouldn't make it walking, so she got a taxi. Okay, the taxi is a small 4-door car, and the driver insists he can fit us, our hostess, and all our luggage into the vehicle. He did it! I am still not sure how the luggage made it without falling out of the open trunk, but anyway we made it. Once we are settled into our rooms, we begin building a relationship with our host. 
Jezani and Patience Phiri along with their 3-year old son, Chiquandi (not sure if this is correct spelling), were gracious hosts. We observed how a family lives and experienced life as Africans. 
Coby was a natural with the kids that surrounded the yard when they saw the white people. He made them laugh and he looked like he belonged there. 
Kelsey and Niki had the opportunity to sit with the women and girls and get their hair braided. Niki was able to help out in the kitchen and learned how to cook "nshima". Patience was very proud! Niki even taught Patience how to cook scrambled eggs. 
The house they lived in was rented, and the landlord lived directly behind the house in a smaller, more run-down house. The husband, Jezani, is an accountant at the Nyika Motel in Petauke. They are planning to build a home in the near future. 
They will live closer to their church and they have a beautiful view of the mountains from their land. We have made life-long friends and hope to visit them as often as possible.
Jezani and Patience Phiri along with their 3-year old son, Chiquandi (not sure if this is correct spelling), were gracious hosts. We observed how a family lives and experienced life as Africans. Coby was a natural with the kids that surrounded the yard when they saw the white people. He made them laugh and he looked like he belonged there. Kelsey and Niki had the opportunity to sit with the women and girls and get their hair braided. Niki was able to help out in the kitchen and learned how to cook "nshima". Patience was very proud! Niki even taught Patience how to cook scrambled eggs. The house they lived in was rented, and the landlord lived directly behind the house in a smaller, more run-down house. The husband, Jezani, is an accountant at the Nyika Motel in Petauke. They are planning to build a home in the near future. They will live closer to their church and they have a beautiful view of the mountains from their land. We have made life-long friends and hope to visit them as often as possible.
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