Bye Bye Cote d'Ivoire...

Back from Assinie and last few days in Abidjan. My adventure has come to an end and what an adventure I had. My eyes have had its best meal yet. The medical campaign was a success. The villagers came and the doctors did their job. I helped in the pharmacy department of the hospital and Yolande made sure that everything went according to plan with the president of the campaign. Assinie is a beautiful little town by the lagoon that gives access to the Ocean. It’s the little Hampton’s of the Ivory Cost. Two more days to enjoy, maybe shop, relax and visit Yoland’s family before our 26hr plain ride back home that i’m not very excited about. In the mean time, i finished TWO great books, which is rare in my case because when it comes to reading, I don’t do it often. “ City of Thieves” and “The reader.” Couldn’t leave them alone. My literate friend Margaux would be very proud of me!
I am going to miss the people that I have shared three weeks with: Lybrone; Yolande’s 8 year old brother, Yanise my two year old buddy, Nadege, Bea, Thomas, Mr kulaï who are adorable workers at the house, Dieu Donner the amazing handsome cook that can bake darn good pastries, and Yolande’s parents who have welcomed and been so generous to me. I do miss home, and can’t wait to give my Papa a kiss, but these three weeks was a dream that came true. I came, I saw but didn’t conquer… no stolen babies for me!
At least I’m coming back with a little Cote D’Ivoire, mosquito bites!

After three weeks of fighting, I am the happiest Girl in the world! The picture speaks for itself.

Cassandre