arriving in tanzania

I am here in Moshi. The weather is beautiful.  It is hot, but not so hot that I can't go running.  There is a great breeze.  Kilimanjaro is beautiful.  You can't always see it because of the clouds.  

So far, there have been many crazy things to hear about.  I can't do much because I don't have a license.  Actually, this is probably a good thing because I am enjoying having minimal responsibility.  Anyway, here at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, we actually do have decent care for patients, BUT most patients who come here have to be referred from the local government hospital.  So, alot of the emergencies that transfer in are true emergencies and probably should have come here alot sooner.  

We have had several near misses for babies in the last few days but somehow they have all made it....so far.  We'll see what the weekend brings.  I have gotten to help out alot with resuscitating babies, which has been great since I barely get to touch them in the States.

This coming week, I am hoping to spend some time meeting some people in the village since I still am not sure what is going on with Tanzanians.  I spend all of my time so far with Americans and unfortunately I cannot speak Swahili.  Everyone I have talked to has been very interested in Obama however....

It is such a short visit!!!!