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The hidden perils of progress

Good morning! my posts have been fairly scarce this trip. As I’ve looked back on previous blogs, I don’t know if there’s a whole lot more to add […]

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  • Ch.. Ch.. Ch.. Changes

    Ch.. Ch.. Ch.. Changes

    It is officially the half way point. The rookies are veterans, we are in the groove, we are ready for the challenges of the next day, we are…..wait!…. […]

  • A crooked staff can’t cast a straight shadow

    A crooked staff can’t cast a straight shadow

    Wednesday morning arrives and we are ready to take on the day. The ankle case is posted. I think I discussed her situation briefly. In summary, this lady […]

  • The Volunteer Blues

    The Volunteer Blues

    I knew it would happen. It was just a matter of when. The group arrives full of energy and dreams and then each day finds those plans slowly […]

  • Some play to balance the work

    Some play to balance the work

    After a long week, our team was ready for some much deserved R&R! Our dear friend, Mosses Uisso, https://uissoadventure.com is a tour operator, and, once again, helped us […]

  • A smile

    The week-end, ahh, the week-end. A good time for us all to enjoy some R&R. I’m leaning on the team to take up the blogging mantle, so hopefully […]

  • A word on wards (graphic images)

    A word on wards (graphic images)

    Friday is here, and today we will skip the usual summary and just talk about the ortho ward. There is no way to prepare a new volunteer for […]

  • Trying to find a groove

    Trying to find a groove

    Day 2- Day 2 Begins as expected with morning report. Morning report consists of presenting the patients admitted the night before and reviewing upcoming cases for the day. […]

  • Arrival and leaving the starting gate

    Wheels up! After weeks of packing, months of discussions, and years of anticipation.  We are back in the air heading for Tanzania! The initial group consists of two […]