As the first light of day crept into my room, faintly recognizing my tiny watch alarm beeping in another dimension, it's as if I dove too deep and I struggle to get to the surface with what air I have left. I slowly force myself out of a very deep slumber and give my head a good shake. I wasn't supposed to be on the flying roster today but someone had asked me last night to cover. I'll never turn down a chance to fly! The rains had brought cooler weather, but the heat is upon us in full force again, and everyone stays inside as much as possible. Obviously I'll be heading out under the sun for the flight. While the passengers always ask why the air conditioner option wasn't installed on helicopters operating in East Africa, the fact is, we are asking the same question. It's already uncomfortable in my room, as it's air con struggles to keep up and fails miserably. Only a few days left.
My travel home is a long one. First there is the morning flight out of Mtwara, with three of us leaving together, then a twelve hour layover in Dar es Salaam. Luckily we can book ourselves into the very fine Sea Cliff Hotel, and drink fine cappuccinos and lounge by the pool for the day. It's a treat! Then almost ten hours to Zurich, over ten to Toronto, and another three back to Halifax, and add a few hours at each stop, security checks and passport controls....it does not get easier the more you do it. Two days at home then off to Northern Italy for a week! At least I'll be able to pack some more appropriate clothing!
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