In the land of the Swazi...

So I finally made here to Swaziland! I've now finished my travels and am off for four weeks of work in Siteki. Sorry, no photos....the internet here is far to slow! (I promise for some when I reach Jo'burg).
I had a great Christmas- I spent it on a game drive in one of the national parks in Swaziland. I ate WAY too much food- we had spit roasted warthog for Christmas dinner and stir-fried Nyala for lunch (no turkey and roast potatoes for me!)
I have struggled a lot being away from home during these holidays. African's don't celebrate Christmas the way we Australians do, and Christmas has always been very big for me. I was quite homesick, and still am a little.
I only have 4 weeks left here in Swaziland now and I'm sure with elective work to be done it will go quickly, so I'm keeping my spirits up!
I have also been quite unwell from taking the malaria tablets. I have been burning very badly and have been feeling quite sick. I ask for your prayers, as I must continue to take this medication- I really don't want malaria!
I'm really looking forward to having something to do with my time and meeting some people. Apparantly there are no other medical students at the moment, which was something I was hoping for. I ask for your prayers in this too, that I make some good friends and stop feeling so sorry for myself! (haha)
I will try to update from Siteki to let you know about my work. I'm not sure how much internet there is there.
I'd love to hear from you all. I have a phone here that receives texts fine. The number is +2686197305. I'd really appreciate a text message!
Talk to you soon
Louise