Tropical Downpour at the Bairo Pite Clinic

Couple of interesting photos - Marie Stopes International - On the adjacent corner to the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

On Saturday just gone there were large parades of trucks, bikes, cars, police etc.  which were rallying for the candidates for the election on next Saturday. 

Well another week gone.  The time is passing quickly.  It has been a busy week at the Clinic with all beds full.  There are a number of cases of Dengue Fever - the tropical rid is being well used as this is one thing I don't want to get! So  far this season there have been 10 deaths from Dengue Fever. 

Went to the Alola Foundation on Saturday - The Alola Foundation is a large organisation for women, based in Dili.  Its founder is Kirsty Sword Gusamao (wife of Xanana).  The foundation's goals are education for women and their children, economic freedom for Timorese families, and prevention of domestic abuse.  The foundation urges women to get involved in Timor's future through political action and voting.  

On Thursday there was a holiday in Timor for the death of  Francisco Xavier do Amaral  - (except for some of us at the clinic).  Those who wanted,  had a day off.  All was peaceful - there was lots of church services. He was the first president of East Timor and only lasted 10 days before the country was invaded by Indonesia.  He was also up for election this time as well.