OK, it now seems real. I've been told that my placement is with the Nyamekye Orphanage in Swedro, where I'll be looking after babies and children - feeding, bathing, changing nappies, teaching the kids etc. I wonder if I'll want to bring one or two of them home with me ...
The good news is that I'm staying in a compound near the orphanage with other volunteers - and there's a WC. The not-so-good news is that there's no running water and the hours are from 7.00 to 5.00. Those of you who know me well, will understand that this latter may be the biggest challenge I face - isn't 7.00 a.m. the middle of the night?
Oh well, as it gets dark early and there's often no electricity, I daresay I'll retire early enough that I'll spring to life at 6 a.m.!
