I need to catch up on my laundry

I am now back in Dehra Dun after my week long stay in Landour. It was nice being at the hospital, away from the city, noise and pollution. Tomorrow I head off to Rishikesh to do yoga and learn about Ayuervedic medicine. This should be a very relaxing week since I won't be seeing patients. Just doing yoga and taking classes.

I saw my first cesarian section! That was incredibly exciting. I also learned how to measure the height of the uterus, feel for the head of the fetus in the womb and listen to the heart beat. And then I saw my first ultrasound and saw the fetus move around. I'm not going to lie, that was pretty amazing.

I love the kids here. They're all so bite sized and have these huge eyes with thick eyelashes. And when they have to wear their little uniforms for school! I walk by a whole group of them and hear a chorus of "Good morning madame." There was this one Tibetan kid in the hospital with bronchitis. He was always smiling and cheerful. When the doctors would come around he'd be flipping through magazines while they listened to his chest. I'd always make faces at him. I know you shouldn't play favorites with kids, but he was definitely my favorite.

After seeing all these kids with boils and abcesses to be drained, I have decided that sanitation is very important. Baths are not overrated and I take more bucket baths this time around. Especially since it was cold and rainy in Landour so I couldn't really do my laundry, it was very important to be clean. And I very much appreciate hot water. Washing long hair via a bucket bath is no fun if the water is freezing.

Um sorry for anyone who is trying to reach me. All week in Landour I didn't have cell phone service or easy access to internet. And now that I have internet access, gmail is not working. This is the first time it has failed me and I am sorely dissapointed. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to you soon.

Namaste!