When Remco and I started thinking of going to Malawi we had several reasons to go. I wanted to see and feel the land my aunt is so fond about and see the projects she is doing. Remco was also interested in this and wanted to use his hobby HAM … Continue reading →

Today we went on a trip to Salima, Senga Bay. We booked a lodge at Lake Malawi. It is a drive of 250 km, so we had a long drive a head. When we drove  through a little town close to Zomba we saw the police with a camera. And … Continue reading →

Good morning Mpalaganga! We woke up with a nice view and another beautiful day. I made myself comfortable in the garden and Remco was at his usual spot! view from the front of the house In the afternoon we went back to Zomba to collect ‘our’ rental car again. We … Continue reading →

Malawi is a religious country. Around 85% of the people are christian, and perhaps the remaining part is moslim. People who know me a bit better know that I do not believe everything people say to me… but .. what I experienced yesterday (June 5th) was striking. It started at … Continue reading →

Today we depart to Salima (next to the lake) and hope to return June 7th around 1300 UTC. I.e. until this estimated time of arrival at the 7QNL QTH there will be no operation. Yesterday propagation was good. Surprisingly I made quite a few contacts on 12m, even working Joe … Continue reading →