Surprises
To my surprise that there was a BBQ treat held by MSF after a yearly big volunteer activity. I guess most volunteer work is a one-time deal.
To my surprise also I joined the BBQ, not really knowing anyone there.
To my surprise again I indeed met a frontier doctor who had been serving for MSF in different countries.
Another surprise: Most MSF medical team comprises a doctor, a nurse and a project coordinator. Absolutely no backup for usually at least 6 months. Some doctors were killed. Some female doctors were raped during their mission.
Yet another surprise. I could speak English (again, finally!) for more than an hour. Together with 2 local MSF officers and the doctor, we went from topics about stories of the doctor to some philosophical, religious and social issues. Can I discuss such things with a few HongKongers?
Surpised that I left the gathering much later than I had expected.
Last but not least, I was surprisingly exhausted after the gathering.
To my surprise also I joined the BBQ, not really knowing anyone there.
To my surprise again I indeed met a frontier doctor who had been serving for MSF in different countries.
Another surprise: Most MSF medical team comprises a doctor, a nurse and a project coordinator. Absolutely no backup for usually at least 6 months. Some doctors were killed. Some female doctors were raped during their mission.
Yet another surprise. I could speak English (again, finally!) for more than an hour. Together with 2 local MSF officers and the doctor, we went from topics about stories of the doctor to some philosophical, religious and social issues. Can I discuss such things with a few HongKongers?
Surpised that I left the gathering much later than I had expected.
Last but not least, I was surprisingly exhausted after the gathering.
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