Arrived Zambia

After travelling for approx 22 hours, I have arrived safe and sound at my Zambian Airbnb. My visa is initially for 30 days and then I have to go somewhere important to have it increased for my last 6 days.

So far everything has gone smoothly, Matt who owns the Airbnb met me at the airport, took me to get some currency exchanged and then to the supermarket to get a bit of food. Loads of building work going on in Zambia, the South Africans are investing heavily in shopping malls etc. Matt has also sorted me out a SIM card for my phone so I can get the internet and keep you all updated!! I have also met Matt’s family who are great. Matt’s wife (who is Zambian) was a HCA at the RSCH A&E department before they came back to live in Zambia. It really is a small world.

The airbnb itself is wonderful, it has a beautiful garden, which I am currently sitting in and a swimming pool to cool off in when it gets too hot. It’s currently a sunny 28 degrees but with a lovely breeze ☀️So no need for it yet ?

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On a personal note….as I am going to do this blog warts and all….there were a few tears from me at the airport, I can’t comment on the others, I walked away without looking back. Was a little tearful last night, but I think that was tiredness more than anything, all ok today ?? Very very difficult leaving my family behind, but I’m only 12hours away and this will definitely get easier……. it will won’t it???

Only day 1 and I’m already a bit restless. I’m not use to sitting around not doing anything. Tomorrow hopefully I will get to meet up with the anaesthetists at the hospital and also do a bit of exploring ?

So that’s me for now…off for that swim ?‍♀️ Stay safe everyone. Much love xx