The first four pictures were taken on a long hike through the village of Kigutu, which is situated approximately a five minute walk below the clinic. The first picture that you see is a typical house in Kigutu. As many as ten to twelve people live in this house. The second picture is a typical family if front of a typical house. Regarding the third picture, I do not know for certain of all of those children live in that house behind them. However, I do know for certain that such a thing is possible; that all of those ten or eleven children could be part of one family living in that one small house.
This is a picture of people getting ready for the musical part of the church service that would take place the next day (Sunday). And much more in future blog posts about the church and their role in life in Burundi.
My good friend, Dr. Melino, and myself, enjoying the Burundian Labor Day party that was thrown for the entire staff of the clinic.
Fascinating. I would have thought that Burundi would have some sort of Governmental Medical Program. I guess not or that massive hernia could have been repaired. Is there a state religion?
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hi jess is here with me now giving us an update on you. we all miss you alot cant wait to see you in person and hear all about your trip Nicole will be home tomarrow until july 16 nothing else going on keeping very busy. can i throw out your junk mail ? m
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you look great!What is in the water out there? Hope all is well. I've noticed you haven't written much. I hope you find time to write; I love your updates. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteIts hard to believe that so many people live in one small house.I grew up in a family of five,all of us having our own rooms and boy that house felt small!It looks like you are enjoying the rice and beans..you still have a smile on your face!
ReplyDeleteI love to see this big smile on your face...you seem to be having a great time...all these experiances you are encountering are amazing...keep writing i love it.. my kids are even reading
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so green! It is beautiful. Tell Dr. Melino that we will have a temp opening when Dr. Osher goes on maternity leave. I have never seen you so happy please bring him home with you. Do they celebrate birthday's?
ReplyDeleteWe all miss you, your patients are asking how you are when they come in. Your missed and loved. Please write again soon.
Bonjour l'Afrique, comment vas tu ?
ReplyDeleteI love your stories and pictures.
We all miss you very much.
A tres bientot, fait attention avec les animaux sauvage. Gros bisous. Love sylvie
I would LOVE to see these pictures of the children in the office! They are beautiful.
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