Originally, I thought I’d have profound things to say here. I have things that could be running through my head all the time, out here especially. So many issues to work through: missiologically, spiritually, emotionally. Discipleship and work in a cross-cultural context can be messy business.
But in the midst of all this, mostly, I find myself fascinated in just learning about Malawi life, particularly coming from a Western, developed world view. There are things that are hard, but definitely things that I enjoy. So, over these next few weeks, I thought it’d be good to give you all a glimpse of life here in Africa, good and bad. 🙂
Glimpse of Malawi Life: The Sunsets
Malawi really is beautiful. Our town of Mangochi is small and simple (one of these days, I’ll give you a tour), and the lack of development allows you to really appreciate the natural beauty.
In my nearly two months here, I’ve been struck by the beauty of the sun. Los Angeles is known for it’s sunsets, but mostly because of the pollution that contributes to the array of colors that we enjoy. Malawi does not have that pollution (there are probably only a few dozen cars on the road in our city), yet somehow the sunsets here are far prettier than I’ve seen anywhere else. God really is shining down here.
It was worth it just to come out here to catch a glimpse of it. 🙂 Come visit!