This is a great Malawian scene. the guy in the red and black shirt is a casava vendor carrying casava root in the basket on his head. Casava is a staple food in Malawi. It can be eaten raw, boiled, fried like chips or dried and ground into powder.

the guy on the bike is a chicken vendor. For only 500mk you can take home your very own live chicken to decapitate, pluck and fry!!

The green van is a mini bus, the local mass-transport. You can take a mini bus anywhere in the city, and all around Malawi; if you don't mind sharing the 18 seater with 30 other people.

The white vehicle is the typical Malawian car. Some sort of huge, get-you-through-the-mud type vehicle.

The woman with the big suitcase is unusual because she is carrying it in her hands, and not on her head. Many people have these big bags, but we're not sure why.

The complex on the left is unusual in our area. it's a mini-mall. there's a small convenience store, a "fast" food restaurant, a few clothing stores, a carpet store, and a pharmacy. None like those at home.