Leaving on Saturday to go back to Africa to do some research with a professor on the impact of HIV on family structure in South African villages. We will be conducting our research in a number of small villages near Kruger Park, north of Johannesburg. The research is a pilot study on the impact of the loss of a family member on the family's structure and operation, especially in terms of gender and generational effects. Such a great opportunity to decide if this kind of thing is what I want to do for the rest of my life. A little tense about leaving...all of the usual anxiousness and excitement...and still not packed in the least.
Going to see a friend in Frankfurt on the way over...it's been years since I saw Amy and I can't wait to meet baby Brian.
Also bought a ticket to Ghana to visit friends and Solomon's grave...should be interesting to be back...much different now but hopefully still the wonderful place I remember. Planning a trip to Havui and maybe Kokrobite and of course some Africana dancing too. Luckily I will have my laptop and wont run out of space for pictures :)
Lots of things going on these next few days...Hopefully things will all come together tomorrow and Saturday and I will get there safe and sound.
More to come from South Africa.
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