Gambian Time
In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, time is always of the essence. Squeezing in extra time for old friends. Rushing to the store before closing. The hours in the kitchen preparing meals and treats. We glance anxiously at our watches, hoping not to be late for the next appointment.
Things can move a bit differently in The Gambia. When organizing any sort of project or gathering, an important factor is “Gambian time.” This means one learns quite quickly how to be patient. A meeting could be delayed by hours and then inexplicably cancelled. Public holidays are sometimes announced with only a day’s notice.
May this Christmas season be filled with peace, joy and love as you share time and memories with family and friends!
Things I’m working on in the next few weeks:
- Finalizing travel and flight details
Follow-up of the November 2008 visit by a BC pharmacist
Confirming plans with Essa, the chief pharmacist at Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital in Banjul
If you are interested in contributing financially, an online option is available at Canada Helps [choose account 014 from the drop-down list]. For other options, please contact me directly.
