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Tom and Kitty did in fact get to take that excursion on a local fishing boat yesterday afternoon, with our usual boat crossing captain, Remy. A great day to be on the water… Read More

Last night after dinner we had a quick meeting to prioritize our patients needing advanced care on the mainland and allocated the necessary funds to assure their care after we have departed. There are several this time and we are hoping their maladies are easily resolved! There was nothing left to do at that point but relax, and despite the favorable conditions on this trip we are all tiring out…hence an early lights out last night. Read More

Unfortunately the Travel Warning issued by the French and Canadian governments put a damper on the group’s excursion yesterday. The hope was to explore a rare resort and see how it is benefitting the island by employing residents and sponsoring local programs in support of the community. However, as it is run by a French organization and no flights are coming from either country, the doors were closed and only a security guard remained on site. It is a shame that the turmoil on the mainland is reaching across the channel to also impact this community – no guests, resort closed, no work and thus no income.  Read More

Shortly after leaving the children on the hill yesterday, Timizou arrived to have his foot rechecked and to my relief, he seems to be healing well and should make a full recovery. During the process of cleaning and redressing we had another arrival…a lady Léon asked to come by in the afternoon. She sat close as I finished with Timizou, not out of curiosity but rather to assure her evaluation…and upon closer scrutiny, her ailment became clear – a large swollen area on her right lower leg.  Read More

As you have discovered, I never did get my signal last night, but after many attempts this morning, I gave up until after clinic when I ventured back up the hill, and with my good luck entourage in tow, finally success!  Read More