All of sudden it is full steam ahead and we need to be working in Lusaka from yesterday, or maybe even before that. The good news is that VSO (many thanks to Jackie) has found me a house. The place seems fine, needs a bit of work and the landlord has promised to get on with it. The house is obviously much smaller than my previous palace in Maz but I will still have plenty of space. There are two bedrooms plus a third smallish room. The kitchen is small but fine for cooking, and then there is a separate dining room and lounge area. In the middle of the house there is a small courtyard and then a nice little garden at the front. I will be in a compound with another 4 other similar cottages and the neighbours so far have been friendly and knocking on my door to welcome me and say hello.
The area seems ok though not a one that I am familiar with. I will be within walking distance of both the VSO office (about 15mins) and the NAC office (around 30mins) which is helpful. The shops are a bit of a walk but not too bad. I just need to find out where I can buy all my fresh fruit and vegetables. I also need to find a gym or at the very least start running again to avoid coming back from Zambia fatter than when I left!
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