Category: Ancient History
ANCIENT HISTORY: Humanitarian fieldwork in Malawi and India.
The Chinese in Malawi
It sneaks up on you. I didn’t really notice it at first, especially since I have not seen one Chinese person since I entered Malawi. But they are everywhere. I think it really hit home when Clifford... Read More
Chambo–the best fish in the world!
Actually, I am inclined to agree: a nice light firm fish with an excellent taste and no fishy scent to follow! Yum! Guess which is the MSF senior staff meeting and which is the fish purchasing extrava... Read More
Epidemiologists without borders—one step closer!
What exactly am I doing here in Malawi? Let me tell you! One of the major roles played by MSF in this emergency mission is to help establish a viable system of complete data collection for the measles... Read More
A world of Maureens!
Who knew that the two places in the world to find the most Maureen’s are Ireland and Malawi! There are Maureen’s everywhere! Needless to say, everyone knows my name. I have to say Viva MSF... Read More
Rats vs Bugs
Last night we had a lively discussion about which is worse to encounter–usually at unexpected moments. Of course we had the tales of rats as big as cats, spiders as big as birds, in your shoes, ... Read More
That is NOT a boulder
I saw a hippo today! No make that two and a whole herd of elephants. A very exciting day at Liwonde National Park. Directions were quite limited, but then again so were the roads. Just as we thought w... Read More
A typical work day
A typical work day. Today I got up around 6am, no need to use my alarm clock (that tells the temperature, too, I love it!) because I tend to go to bed pretty early—last night I lasted all the way to... Read More
Things seen along the road
Portable party. ... Read More