Power Loss

It didn't take long to realize that the power here in Balaka was not entirely dependable, especially during the rainy season when it went out almost twice a week particularly at inopportune momments.  This for the most part was not much more than an annoyance, but added an unwanted degree of uncertainty in our ability to give computer exams.  Since April, the power has been more or less reliable, but it still feels the need to demonstrate its ability to subvert cooking plans and various power dependent activities from time to time.  However, when the power goes out before finals week when its time to type and turn in the exams it could cause some worry, unless of course you are like me and weren't interested in having the exams finished on time anyways.