I learned a few things today

 

I learned a few things today

1. There is no coffee (good coffee) in Malawi. I bought some Starbucks Instant and some caffeine pills. (seriously!) And I got some mints that say they have caffeine in them, too. I'm dubious on that one, though-- I ate one today and well, it didn't really make me feel caffeinated. 
2. Women wear dresses. Not my most comfortable look. I bought something, but I feel like I'm straight off the pages of Little House on the Prairie, and I look like a tent. For most of the time I'll be "The Westerner" in my pants.
3. My Verizon plan should work. That's good news.
4. Malawi is already opening its arms to me; there is a place called the Cozy Lodge! One of my colleagues in Malawi sent this photo to me the other day

I leave tomorrow. Stay tuned!