So I have finally arrived in shinyanga :-)
But sadly internet access has so far eluded me and is a work in progress (fingers crossed for a working dongle by friday! In the meantime this is a brief update from an internet cafe in town)
I cant wait to show you pictures of my luxury accomodation:
Deluxe washing facilities with shower over squat toilet
Cold water supplied from 7am -8.30am every day only
Electricity off more than it is on
Mosquitotastic.... despite nets and spray, socks and sleeves (I have sweet mzungu blood!)
Pet gecko tolerated but pet cockroach not...!
Free wake up call service - choose either the local mosque (5.10am) or the local cockrels....
That said Grace and I had a fabulous candle lit dinner last night listening to the sounds of the local gospel choir rehearsing their songs till 10pm.... blissful .....
I have met so many lovely people the last few days - the welcome Grace and I have received has been amazing. We are both bursting with ideas for the palliative care team and work starts in earnest on Friday with a big meeting planned. In the meantinme we must meet with all the important local community leaders, church bigwigs and influential sort who will then bless us with their support during our stay and allow our work to proceed...
Wish us luck and I'll keep you posted!
Kwaheri (goodbye in swahili!)
Cass
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Your accomodation sounds breath taking (take a breath before going in!!!!!!).Hope the meeting goes well on Friday,as I'm sure it will.What have you named the gecko?? maybe Rango after Johnny Depps film will suit???Take care, LOL.Bub.xxx
ReplyDeleteWow mate, this sounds incredible! Can't wait to see some pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cd btw - lovely piccies (esp the one up my nose!!)
Good luck with the meetings and the candlelit gospel-accompanied dinners on the lakeshore... (jealous, me?!!)
Big love xxxxxxxxxxx
PS am going to get tix for latitude - u still up for it? x
Jambo!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds amazing! I can hear the evening cricket noises/cockcroach scratching and feel the mozzie itch! I think we could learn a thing or two from the dual action bathroom arrangement - sounds like it would save some time in the mornings?!
Have you had any giraffe cuddles yet? or plans to go and find them?
Hope everything continues to go well, cant wait to see some pictures when you sort them. thanks for the CD of pics from Devon - where did you find time to do them too?!
Take care, love and hugs, Kx
It is so good to hear how you and Grace are getting on. Who needs boys(!) when you can have a love affair with Africa and its wonderful people. Can't wait to meet your new friends on screen. Very proud of you. All love always. Dormston dudes xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mozzy Nectar!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your news, life is funny... your out on a medical mission whilst aiding the production of next generation mosquito! don't feel guilty tho... overall goodness balanced in your favour!
WOW 5 star ablutions!! Don't mock! i bet not all local residences are so luxuriously appointed!!
Sorry to hear you have no snooze button... i'll test mine twice in the morning for you ;o)
Wishing u luck as requested & sending a large dollop of love xxxxx