About one week after I arrived in Malawi, I was joined by Reeve. He finished his Peace Corps Service over a month after me and went exploring with a few of our fellow volunteers. He came down to Malawi after hiking a volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and exploring Zambia. Luckily, he stayed in Malawi for about one month. Unfortunately, a lot of that time I had to work from 7-5:30, which made for a pretty boring week for him. We took advantage of our proximity to Lake Malawi and made two weekend trips.
Senga Bay
Over Labor Day weekend, we took a two day trip to Senga Bay. Here, we stayed at an incredible Airbnb, enjoyed our own private beach, and relaxed in the garden as monkeys played in the trees above our heads. The house was incredible; very private, well decorated, and seemed to be made out of repurposed materials. We had an entire beach to ourselves; it was clean, the water was warm, and the sun was hot. Although we were only there for two days, it was perfect. It was an unbelievable getaway and I was so happy we finally got to see the lake.
Nkhata Bay
We were able to get away one more time before Reeve left. This one was a bit further (about six hours away, Senga Bay was 2), but it was definitely worth it. Nkhata Bay is the place that everyone tells you to visit and it one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We stayed at a well-known lodge called Mayoka Village. It is nestled on a rocky cliff overlooking the entire bay. The water is the most beautiful shade of turquoise while the flowers are vibrant pinks and purples. The place is spectacular. This was a lot less private than Senga Bay but it still felt like we were in our own world. We swam, sun-tanned, snorkeled, and tried to stand up paddle board. Occasionally, we stopped exploring to eat some delicious food and drink a cocktail. Everything was perfect. Power was out for most of the time but it did not matter. The scenery was remarkable and it took my breath away every time I looked out into the bay.
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