It's been almost 2 months since the AFM departed Senegal for Tenerife, and I thought I should fill you in on what's been happening since.
First news first: I have a tentative return date! I hope to be flying home on June 4th. I have found a place to safely quarantine before I re-enter this strange new version of home. I am seeking some sort of (ideally casual) work to keep me busy while we wait to find out when we can return to Africa.
There have been flurries of activity and quiet lulls on board, exciting days and tough days, but I'm grateful for friends that are still around while many have made it home. I'm also grateful for many activities and new places to work which have kept us busy and entertained during these interesting weeks.
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My new work team! The AFM receptionists with our amazing Purser & Assistant Purser (ctr, ctr right)
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Captain photobombs are best photobombs!
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| ...we have fun keeping the ship safe. |
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| Our hard-working galley crew now includes nurses, physiotherapists, & a dental assistant! |
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| Our amazing Nepalese crew cooked a special dinner one night for the whole crew! |
We played this pictionary-style game (with a secret twist) at one of our farewell dinners. Any guesses what either of these pictures are?
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| Our little walking track (must stay within the pylons & keep 2m from each other) |
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| Shredding! Copious amounts of shredding of old, sensitive documents! Went through at least 3 of these jumbo bags. |
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| Part of a thank you to our port agents for all they have done helping us settle in here! Each section of each letter was coloured by a different crew member. |
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| So many beautiful sunsets over the mountains! |
Although our primary work has had to come to a stop, we've tried to find ways to continue helping the nations of Africa, and the one that we're in! Our Africa Bureau has organized donations of PPE and essential medical supplies (that were intended for use in Senegal these last 2 months) for the Health Authorities of Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Liberia, and Benin. We also continue to follow-up & check-in on the progress of our patients back in Senegal, via our day crew and other local contacts.
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| Donated supplies in Benin including surgical gowns, masks, gloves, caps, and eye protection. |
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| This photo keeps popping up on MS social media but I feel so bad for the lady holding the poster! |
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| More supplies ready to ship to Sierra Leone |
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| MS alumni, Dr. Odri Augbessi is spearheading a public awareness campaign in her country of Benin. |
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| Dr. Sarah Kwok hands a donation of PPE over to the Spanish Red Cross |
Hopefully that helps give you an idea of what's still going on over here! We're doing our best to stay busy, and help where we can.
And, in case you missed it, here's the overview of what we did accomplish before leaving Senegal (See if you can spot me - I made it in there twice)!
Looking forward to being 'home,' although it will certainly be an interesting adjustment.
'Till the next blog or zoom chat...
Á la prochaine,
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