Very Much Delicious: Epilogue

Part 17 of my diaries from 1996 about my trip to Malawi and Zambia. And, by the way, the title of these posts was explained in Part 5.

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There is nothing of importance left to add. We had a further drive in the park on the morning of our departure but after yesterday it was inevitably an anti-climax. Yes we saw more Giraffe and more Zebra and lots of antelope but it was a weak experience by comparison. Besides that we all knew that this was effectively the end of our trip. At about mid-morning we set off back to Lilongwe and the Golden Cockroach. It was an uncomfortable and unremarkable drive. We arrived late leaving time for a lukewarm shower and a farewell meal at the Korean Garden and two hours sleep before departing for the airport. The meal was a lavish Korean banquet in a private room with plenty of booze and farewell speeches. Peter had usually been too busy cooking to join us for meals but tonight he was there and his speech was particularly sincere and heartfelt. Over the previous two weeks he had become a good friend and patient companion to us and he seemed genuinely sorry to see us go. Geoff also thanked us for our patience in the face of the numerous problems.

Then it was over. The aeroplane was taking us home. My trip to Africa was ended.