Nanga Deff! Hello from sunny Gambia.
We have been in Gambia for 5 days already. CRAZY. And can't believe how much we've already seen - many weird and wonderful things. And how many friends we've made. They are a fantastic bunch over here, who feed us ridiculously well, defend us from man-eating spiders, and introduce us to football Gambia-style.
We arrived on Saturday following a pretty interesting night in Manchester Airport to a greeting from half the country and 34°C! Nice. After massive introductions, a quick meeting, a dip in the pool was definitely necessary. We can also heartily recommend Julbrew, an award-winning Gambian beer.
Sunday is a day of rest, and so we were treated to a trip to the Abuko nature reserve, where we saw lots of birds, monkeys, crocodiles and some hyena (rather scary).
On Monday we were introduced to the hospital for the first time, and had the privilege of meeting most of the chaps in charge. Pretty awesome experience to be honest.
Since then we've been spending time on the wards and theatres in the mornings, going to lectures and enjoying Gambian past-times in the afternoons (especially football). The wards have been very interesting, and Woody has managed to snap a few clinical pics too.
Sadly, time is short, and we need to go eat again! So, much love everyone here; we are having a fantastic time, and we cannot speak too highly of our hosts, hostesses, and this top, top country.
Fosoma,
Anna, Gemma and Rob
P.S. good luck to the first years with their exams.
