When we moved into our house, we received a bunch of keys, literally a bunch that fits nicely in the palm of your hand. Thankfully most of the keys were on smaller key rings labeled with various areas of the house… There was a set labeled Khonde and from the looks of it, it was a well used set as the paper is all browned up and used. Now, what exactly is a Khonde? In other parts of the world you would probably call that area a Porch, a terrace or a veranda.
Actually, my house has 3 Khondes, one off the bedrooms, one off the kitchen, and the main one, furnished with wicker furniture, is off the living room and is the one we use the most. I have to admit it is probably the prettiest spot of the house, overlooking the park like setting that is my yard. I just love to sit there and just chill, read a book, have a drink, or type this blog entry!
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| Sunset seen from the Khonde |
With the Malawi climate, it is an extra room that we will be able to use all year long…even in the rainy season as it is covered. And when we have parties, it is a great spot to hang…Soon we will have a braai/barbecue pit right off the Khonde which will enable us to finally have a party worthy of that name! More on that in a later entry… Meanwhile, I’m chillaxing on my khonde, enjoying the wind we’ve been experiencing the past few days and listening to the numerous birds around…
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