Mzuzu

The “Capital of the North", Mzuzu is another bustling town/city in Malawi; a transport hub and a market town. The surrounding countryside is quite lush and green. Being at some 1250 metres the temperature can drop quite steeply.

banana woman

The surrounding area is used for coffee growing – Malawians’ very own Mzuzu coffee, so can you imagine my disappointment at being offered instant Ricoffy in every restaurant and bar i try? This lack of local pride in this product is somewhat baffling. Alright, Mzuzu coffee is not going to win any trophies and medals but at least it is half decent. After 4 years in Colombia i have become the most terrible coffee snob which i offer no apologies whatsoever.

grains and pulses

There is the A1 Indian restaurant which serves passable Indian food as well as pizzas and Malawian dishes too. It was quiet and miserable at Sunday lunchtime.

tomato market