Right, time for another piece of my life which may seem trivial to me now, but I hope you can all glean novelty from -
It's hot here, lots - big surprise, I know. But! Winter has officially arrived, and now I actually need a blanket at night (how I scoffed when I saw it on arrival...), and shorts are no longer the safest option in the early mornings. But, this cool burns away fairly quickly, so if you're not careful you'll be left looking foolish in a jumper under the african sun.
Thabo got back this wednesday, bringing news from home and even an encounter with my family. It's weird to think that he has seen them more recently than me, but I was pleased to hear that him and all the other youth from the cathedral enjoyed their time in England. All his talk of amazement at all of the grass, hills and people made me feel quite proud!
This week has been good, I've been at Princess Marina. the government funded local hospital shadowing doctors, trying to help, and gradually getting over some issues with basic procedures. There is a ever-changing community of med students from the states there, and it was good to spend time with them learning the basics. I suppose that would be the best sort of group to attach myslef to for travelling, but I'm also leaning towards a solo expedition, as I've met some others who are doing that sort of thing. It would be an adventure!
I went out for a change last night, had a nice meal and I even went to see Spiderman 3 on it's opening night! Africa is hard, I might not make it. . .
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Hi Matthew
Lovely to hear from you again and I will put blog selections in the June Mag at St Gabriel's. I do hope you may have heard from some other members of the congregation as a result of 'From our man in Botswana' bit in the May mag.
Hope the time is passing reasonably well. Before you know where you are you will be on the plane back home!!
What sort of a medical library does the Hospice have? I suspect nothing much, but one never knows.
Maurice and I are thinking of you and wiching you well!
God bless.
Anne amd Maurice
Sorry I haven't replied to this sooner. I can't get over the fact that half of my time here is over already! There isn't a medical library at the hospice, but I couldn't imagine them needing one either - but I'll ask, as I remember your offer a while ago of older medical books. Someone donated an accordion, so anything can be used!
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