Yes, VSO have decided that I need to see a doctor in UK, as the doctors here don’t seem to know what’s up with my stomach. So I’ll be home for at least 2 weeks, possibly more depending what happens with the docs.
I’m flying on Tuesday evening, so get to see the Ghana vs Italy match on Monday here in Ghana which is perfect cos it is going to be amazing, and then I will be free to watch all the games at home whist "resting" woohooo.
See yous soon
Yes, now that my mum’s found out, I’m free to tell the whole world (!) that I yet again got sick. I think I am probably the illest volunteer VSO have ever had. Possibly.
It’s a long story but basically I got malaria again, had to go to hospital cos I reacted to the drugs, got some sort of bacterial infection in the hosptial (which is disgustingly dirty - no running water… yuck). Then somehow got another infection - Enteritis ? - almost immediately after recovering. So I have been sick for about 2 weeks. I am currently in Accra, I came here to see the doctor as the doctors in Tamale didn’t seem to have a clue what was wrong with me and why I wasn’t getting better. Thankfully the facilities here are much better and they diagnosed the problem quickly and I’m, touch wood, feeling much better.
I am honestly getting tired of being sick and I’m not really achieving much. I’m also getting more and more annoyed with VSO, who have been totally unsupportive. I had to organise my own trip to Accra to see the doctor, relying on my friends brother to take me to hospital (thanks Charles!) On top of this, VSO have still not sorted out our housing problem. So what with all the problems I am seriously considering coming home early. We’ll see anyway.
Anyway, on the plus side, I will be in Accra for my birthday which means I can spend it on the beach and eat decent food. It’s amazing the difference between Tamale and Accra - Accra feels so cosmipolitan and developed. You can buy just about anything - I got such a shock going into a shopping mall, there was a food court with pizza, mexican food, burgers, italian, chinese, and a bakers with sausage rolls, danish pastries etc. I wanted to eat everything, but managed to restrain myself as my stomach was still playing up. I’m biding my time and hopefully will be able to go on a full scale food binge on my birthday. woohooo. Unfortunately I’m not allowed to drink any alcohol with the drugs I’m on but I’m planning on smuggling a few bottles of red wine back to the alcohol free Islamic north.
The other excitement is obviously the world cup. I cant wait, everyone is totally football crazy here and already everyone is so excited, especially since Ghana performed pretty well in the friendlies, so although they have probably the toughest group, hopes are high of a surprise from the Black Stars.
