Tired...

Everyone who has ever traveled for long periods of time knows this: sometimes you just get tired. Traveling is great, possibly the greatest thing in the world, but it takes a lot out of you...

Usually, it takes longer than a month though... but maybe it's because I was already exhausted after Africa. 

I'm leaving Nepal tomorrow, and that makes me a little sad. I really like Nepal! But for the first time in my life, I am actually happy that it's an organized tour and for the next 7 days, I don't have to think much... (the only way to go to Tibet is with an organized tour, otherwise I would never actually book a tour, tired or not!) 

Anyway... After Tibet I have a few days in Chengdu, China, then flying to Bangkok... the familiar and happy bustle of Khao San Road, and soon thereafter, the amazing tranquility of diving. 

I'm definitely looking forward to that... :) 

I leave you with a picture of Durbar Square, Kathmandu, and its massive population of pigeons... 

Bitter-sweet

You know you did something right when every single one of your patients tells you they don't want you to leave... :) I went around this afternoon and took pictures with them and with the staff. I'll post some later... 

I'm a little sad, but 4 of my patients have been discharged and Dr. Scott said Fatimah will probably get discharged Wednesday. That makes 5 of my patients discharged. The two I fought hard for (Blaise and Gombo) are doing much better, and there's only one who is still in danger of losing her leg (2 year old baby girl!!) but she has osteomyelitis and there's not a whole lot I can do for her anyway... :( 

Tomorrow I take a bus back to N'Djamena and tomorrow night, a plane to Paris. Then I'll spend 12hrs in Paris, stuffing my face with croissants and stinky cheese, then get on another plane to Nepal. 

Tuesday: Tchad

Wednesday: France

Thursday: Nepal

3 continents in 3 days. That's a record for me! :) I'm excited about the next phase of my trip. It'll be fun! :) And I am at peace with my decision to leave. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."