Passing the rainy season
Preventing malaria (NB: pants tucked into socks)
During my first few weeks here, people were being medevac'd at an alarming rate. It was mostly for malaria/cerebral malaria, but also for other fun infectious diseases like typhoid, amoebic dysentery, brucellosis and even one for . . . chicken pox?!?
Getting dirty
Hanging out at the UNICEF mess = center of my social universe in Yambio
Now that the rainy season is over, this town is DUSTY. This is me after a run.
Helping the Catholic Bishop start his car
Due to the poor quality of car batteries that can be purchased in Yambio, a little push is often needed to get the car going.
Observing the preparations for the CPA CelebrationThe celebration, which was originally scheduled for January 9th, has been delayed until January 19th due to delays in preparations - such as building this stadium. Keep in mind, electricity in Yambio only comes from individually purchased and operated generators.
Hanging out at the UNICEF mess = center of my social universe in Yambio
Getting stuck in traffic jams
Enjoying Italian culture - primarily at this Italian NGO compound
nice outdoor kitchen (where one can have perfect Italian coffee)
watsan specialist showing how to wash dishes without a tap or sink
eating bruschetta, arrabbiata and drinking nice wine
Attending fake birthday partieswatsan specialist showing how to wash dishes without a tap or sink
eating bruschetta, arrabbiata and drinking nice wine
. . . because there is nothing else better to do???
Thanks GoGo for introducing this concept to me. Oh yeah, and "Happy Birthday" ...bastardo! (one other thing I am learning at the Italian NGO - Italian cursing. nice.)
Thanks GoGo for introducing this concept to me. Oh yeah, and "Happy Birthday" ...bastardo! (one other thing I am learning at the Italian NGO - Italian cursing. nice.)