So, I've never tried this blogging thing, but I thought it would be a fun way to connect with family and friends while I'm overseas.
On March 19th, 2010, I'll be headed with a group of 8 other PT students, 2 nursing students, and 4 faculty members to Africa. We'll spend one month there in all- about 3 weeks in the capital of Ethiopia - Addis Ababa - and the last week working with non-profit organization Project Mercy in the mountain village of Yetebon. I hope to capture every element of the culture and our experiences while we're over there in this blog!
So far, I don't think it's really hit yet that in 18 days, 9 hours and 39 minutes we'll be boarding a plane to head across the world! Trip preparations are in full swing. Last month I finished the immunization process...
Typhoid vaccine
Yellow fever vaccine
Meningitis vaccine
Hep A/B vaccines
Anti-malaria pills (purchased- Doxycline)
Polio vaccine
Routine immunizations (MMR, DPT, etc.)
About $450 dollars later... yikes, but beats bringing back a tropical disease!
I want to thank those who helped with our fundraising for the trip.
To those who sent checks - I'll be putting together a photos/video presentation upon our return and will be sure to send my gracious donors a copy! Thanks a million!
Map of Ethiopia
We will be in Addis Ababa and Yetebon (not shown on map)
One of the facilities we may work in
Glenn C. Olson hospital in Yetebon
About Me
- Alaskan Amber
- Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, I've spent my adult life happily oscillating between adventures in Colorado, Utah, Peru and beyond. I love anything outdoors and am a compulsive amateur photographer and runner. I'm a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedics with a passion for global health and currently reside in Anchorage, Alaska.