I've decided for this year-long (or longer?) odyssey to help start HIV Clinics in West Africa, I would start a blog rather than try (and never get to it) to write personal emails to everyone. The upside of being a nomad is the great people I've met all over the world. The downside of being a nomad is that those great people are scattered all over the world!
We're here in Houston, acclimatizing to the hot weather and having an orientation & tropical medicine course. There are about 50 of us here, going to 8 countries - besides Burkina Faso, the AIDS Corps will be working in Uganda, Swaziland, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania and China. Mostly I've just seen our suite hotel & the classrooms so far, though will have to venture a little farther out later on. The group seems great, and we had a lovely BBQ last night.
There are 4 of us going to Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso; Leah, Suzanne, Dana and myself. My colleagues seem great, and I think we will each bring different but interesting perspectives to things. I'm the only one who hasn't yet been to West Africa - and also the sole ID specialist.
I won't have much to report while here in Houston, but hopefully will be able to contribute regularly once we head off.
Before I left Canada, I had a great but brief visit with my dad & sister, and a lovely few days in Victoria; the photo shows some of my best friends - Carys, Trinity, Karen, Simon, Jamie, Patric & Victoria), at our favorite restaurant, Pag's (or Pagliacci's for long). We've spent many long meals there!
Please do write frequently - I think having news from home will be a lifeline while we get our bearings.
Take care!
Laura
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We loved having you visit Aunty Dr Laura. Have an awesome adventure. We're counting on you for regular reports as we're limited to armchair travelling for the near future.
-- Victoria (and Carys)
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