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After 3 days of the dreaded D and V (it had to happen sooner or later), I am now 4kg lighter and considerably faster on my feet. We are (un)lucky to have a hill down from the driveway to the farmland that surrounds us, which is proving a challenge for the hill sprinters amongst us. Even more demoralising when we are joined by our patients and other children. Who, having had major surgery and wearing flip flops are still considerably faster than myself and Julia, the doctor! I keep on reminding myself that athletes pay a considerable amount of money to train at this altitude...and we are getting it for free!
It is week number 5 here, and we have discharged 10 patients home so far (see the photo from todays departure). I am getting rather emotional at seeing people off in my old age! The surgical team has jumped ship and flown back to the UK. Luckily, we have a very nice Swedish surgeon who has lived in Addis with his wife for the past 20 years, and is on hand to do second stages of operations and help with any problems we should encounter along the way.
I am glad to say the weather has brightended up and it seems like the rainy season is finally over (fingers crossed). We even did a spot of sunbathing at lunch today, joined by Terry the Tortoise. After all....I can't possibly return from Africa whiter than when I came!
Glad to hear that all is well in the UK. Missing you all lots....althought I think I'll stay on a few more weeks whilst the weather is bad at your end, if that's ok!
Speak soon xx
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Ben Great op photos! Sounds like you're having a good time and doing good work. I think the rains will have stopped by the time I arrive ;) xx
Marilyn Great Blog as always Han...smashing photo too. Morse & Mr T send their love and Dad's hopping mad....joke!! Good to speak to you yesterday and hope all is now much better in the gastro department. Miss you lots. love mum xx
Char Always great to hear how your getting on Han! Hope your feeling better and proud to hear your getting a tan!! Xx
Charlie Loving your blogs and photos!!!!! Bad times on the evil D&V hope it does not hit you again!!!!! Missing u dude, people at work say hello Hun!!! If you could not bring your tan back to the Christmas party that would be great lol (I am only jealous) keep safe x x x
Chris &Frank Walden Enjoyed your blog as usual, sorry you had the dreaded D& V, hope you're feeling better now. Your work there seems to be progressing very quickly, it's amazing what has been achieved in such a short time.Keep up the good work, and enjoy the rest of your time there. Lots of love from auntie Chris & uncle Frank xxxxxx