Oh yeah

I almost forgot: in other news, I am experiencing my first skin infection in Africa. It sucks. I don't recommend it. Mine involved a large, puss-filled abcess on my right heel. However, soaking with warm water, frequent washing, four-a-day antibiotics and antibacterial ointment - liberally applied - seem to be doing the trick. Just thought I should inform everybody of that delicious fact. Let's hope it gets back to normal soon.

UPDATE: it's all good. Mostly cleaned up, though still pretty ugly. Thank goodness for erithromiacin.