Culture Shock
The last week has all been quite strange, last Saturday I was in hospital n Mekelle, then less than a week later I’m back in Winchester. Coming back to the UK at such short notice means I wasn’t really prepared at all. I’ve not been out and about much since I’ve been back (mainly because I’ve been too tired), but it’s odd seeing so much greenery, and for everything to be damp all the time.
Comparing the different medical practices I’ve seen in the last week have been quite interesting. I’ve gone from a small private clinic (with only 2 beds in one room) in Mekelle, where one day the power was off and a generator was occasionally running. Then on to the large (private) Hayat hospital in Addis, where I even had my own room. Finally coming to see my GP in the UK and going up to the hospital for blood tests.
As for how I’m getting on, I’m certainly slowly beginning to feel better, though it’s taking some time to get my strength back. I’m gradually trying to do a bit more exercise and get out of the house more each day. Hopefully in a week or so I should be back to (almost!) normal.
Hoping to be able to get to visit plenty of people before I head back so likely to be coming up to London and Milton Keynes.
