The Year in Numbers
on Shona in Sierra Leone (Sierra Leone), 21/Jul/2011 15:02, 34 days ago
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So the countdown is here. I am nearly at the end of my placement. I am leaving Sierra Leone and will be back home in the UK after 18 sleeps (including the night on the plane). Here’s my year in numbers (so far – I hope I will pack in a few things yet!):6 trips to Hamilton Beach4 visitors from home2 trips to Tokeh Beach21 books (so far!)8 visits to IMATT3 housemates27 medical students1 visit to the Mercy Ship (and therefore 1 Starbucks)2 visits from photographers/journalists3000– how much a Star costs at Big Brother8000– how much a Star costs at Mamba Point80-100 lengths at the swimming pool (per visit)410– weight in grams of the smallest baby I have seen here (died aged 16 hours).700– weight in grams of the smallest baby I have seen survive here (still alive just now and 4 days old – so still a long, long way to go).2 trips up Sugar Loaf Mountain (one more successful than the other!)8 tailored dresses2 tailored Africana outfits2 tailored tops3 tailored skirts2 blood donations (so far– I’m hoping to get in another before I leave)5 weeks with no running water13 - highest number of people I have been in a taxi with84 blog posts (this one included)Countless - patients, sad memories, happy memories and new friends.
