Not only has Barbara filled us in on many of the norms of life in Lilongwe (electricity is prepaid – credits are purchased at gas stations; it’s not just possible but actually preferred to pay the water/sewer bill in cash), provided our sole artwork (two pictures of sailing ships and a huge mirror) gratis, and found us a security guard (the amiable, bicycle-commuting Patrick), she even managed to produce an electrician on Sunday!
Resigned to a further day of restaurant food due to our cluelessness, we nonetheless called her to enquire about getting an electrician to hook up the cooker. Lo and behold, mid-morning Sunday an affable gentleman appeared on his bicycle, proceeded to wrench on some things, journeyed into town to find the correct outlet, and got both fridge and cooker up and running. Total cost: 2,000MK parts, 2,500MK labor.
Finally, our first meal in the new house. Here’s to you, Barbara Davidse.
Hi Guys:
ReplyDeleteI love the accounts of your various adventures! The wicker "showroom" and the sign in the truck window that reads "life Changer" are my favorites.
Sounds like you have a terrific landlord and are gradually getting established. The puddles are all frozen this AM. Arizona beckons.