Middle of Malawi along the Lake of Malawi. Protagonist characters are camping on a medium sized hill 200 yards away from the Lake. The Sun rises from the lake side, which is what all of their tents are facing. The sun sets behind them and behind them are much larger hills -- some would call them mountains. Down to the south and a little to the right of their camp ground is a village, which is where they get all of their water. All of the local women surround this well waiting for their turn to pump water. Lots of the ladies help each other pump the water and place their containers on top of their heads. Each container is of a varying shade of what was once a vibrant yellow, red, blue and green.
As the characters walk they kick up dirt which swirls around their feet and ankles because the air is so dry. When they walk the opposite direction of the village and the well they arrive at their campsite and then if they keep on walking down the hill they will gradually make their way to the large market place. It is about three miles away from their camp. On the way to the campsite there are lots of homes -- but not the kind of home that you are probably thinking of. These homes have barely any decoration and are one room separated by a sheet. The sheet separates the sleeping area from the kitchen and eating area. These houses are also the size of most modern day North American living rooms.
The characters will remain here for three months. They will plant trees, carry water, make nsima, and swim in the lake.
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