Today marks the point at which we have three weeks remaining in The Gambia. The past month has flown by (as everyone told me it would), and although I am anxious to ultimately return home, I hope that these next three weeks pass by as meaningful and memorable ones.
Yesterday I ventured back to the hospital to resume my volunteer duties there. I sat in the outpatient ward, which is quickly becoming my favorite part of the health center. The nurses there are more than willing to provide me with first-hand experience, and they make the day fun as well. As soon as I arrived, one of the nurses handed me the sheets of paper and said, "you screen today." With her translational aid, I took patient information, documented the symptoms, diagnosed the patient, and wrote prescriptions to treat symptomatically (the medical philosophy of the health center). Of course, I had the nurse looking over my shoulder the entire time if I made an error or needed assistance. Still, this sense of independence was exhilarating and reassuring. It was another great day at the hospital.
This morning, Austin and I did some agility work and sprints on the beach right outside our hotel. There's something nearly effortless about training on the beach. There's no need for motivation because you want to be out there all day long. I plan on running on the beach most mornings here.
We have an eventful weekend planned. Hopefully it all turns into a great story to post on the blog!
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