Kiki & Simon Hi Lil, very eloquent as always. It's good that you are stewing over the demands of life as a volunteer and enjoying the experiences along the way. Typical of you to be up for the challenge and not shy away from getting stuck in, but I agree with Heather's comment to keep a little bit of you in reserve. Enjoy Xmas and New Year in Ghana. Love from S&K xx

subby As usual a fantastic insight into the daily routine of VSO. Plenty of frustration by the sound of it but because you are up for the challenge I know you will get the best out of it. It was so good to be with you here in London on your birthday deranged liver or not. Miss you loads but great to have you up and blogging again. Lu.v ya. . . x x x

ann dewar Like Sophie, the stars wouldn't go to 5 but you are def. worth it! many thanks for your very informative, entertaining, honest account. It all sounds very complicated. Well done for persevering but please take good care of yourself. Much love!

Sophie oops haha! I tried to rate your blog and it stopped me at one star. def worth at least 5, thanks for taking the time, it's really interesting. I'm dying for a conversation, met me know when we can talk. xxxxxxx

Heather Symonds As I told you my cousin was 26 and died of malaria in 3 days, he was an ex RAF lad so not easily defeated. Take good care. Watch you liver -you had an ultra sound if you are worried when you get home ask for a fibroscan which will tell you if there is any stiffening in the liver. Had that myself and just had a liver biopsy - not nice. I think I knew much of the perspective of NGOs from years of reading New Internationalist and one strand of my first degree was then called 'Third World Studies'. The complexities of class and gender and diverse groups and stakeholders is quite overwhelming. Power in Africa is in itself a thesis. It is interesting what it can do for your personality and always recalling that travel can narrow the horizons. I did some work with UNISA - S African Uni with lots of outreach teachers and this in itself made me think about educational difficulties. There are some interesting texts on adapting. do what you do but keep a little bit of you in reserve. Glad to hear you are now healthy, Best Heather

Nisimo Wow darlin that was another really good read and a great insight into what has been happening for you in Ghana. I sent Cath your email but she hasn't sent me hers yet. Here's to new possibilities!!! love ya Nibs X

Nick, Sophie, Tom and Katie Hi Bubble! Another really interesting blog. It is fascinating for us to hear about your experiences in Ghana. Keep it up and don't forget the malaria tablets!! Take good care Nick, Soph, Tom and Katie xxxx

Heather Me too you could only do 3 stars. What kind of assessment is this ? Been sick and then better again. The Uni is going to the toilet -no change there. I have missed an episode somewhere-who is Lambert?

ann dewar Oops, what happened to the stars? I meant to rate you five star, not one! Lovely to read your blog. Serious stuff and altogether fascinating. I hope real progress gets made. Every bestest wish!

ann dewar Time for another Blog?