Just got back into Kedouogou after spending almost two weeks out 'en brousse' in the area of Saraya. We distributed over 16,000 mosquito nets, and there are still villages we didn't hit. Our estimates for population (based on government info) was way-off. But it looks like we have enough nets coming our way to finish off the distribution in September. I'm not going to lie to you, it was a crazy, trying time for me. I was really disappointed on the commitment levels and participation with some locals in the health infrastructure. People saying they're going to help out in a certain way and then not doing what they said. Anyway what's done is done. Here are some pics of the bad roads we passed, getting stuck in mud, crossing the river to visit Mali for 10 minutes and actually distributing nets. The Senegalese guy in the boat is Gouda (like the cheese), the resident 'f-in badass' ambulance driver in Saraya who was fearless and super helpful on this trip.
In other news, Ousmane just got back from Dakar where he got his passport! yay, the first step done, now we just need to get married and apply for a visa, wait that's a lot of stuff... I'm on it! I'm going to be going to Dakar this weekend for a week or two to work at the Embassy's English camp. Hopefully get the lowdown about visa info from Embassy people. take care y'all!
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COngrats on the wedding! I hope you got some great pics!!! I can't wait to see them! I hope all goes well in getting a Visa so you can both jump across the pond. maybe we can make our way out to NC to visit at some point.
Love ya!
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