Saturday 6th

Suzanna is here!!! We chilled out all morning because she had a really long journey and we're both exhausted. Suz brought out a whole case of things that I'd forgotten, and it was really nice to see some familiar items and have some luxuries that I’ve been missing, like shoes and trousers. Thank you so much Borinne for all your help – you are a super star! I really appreciate all your help.

Yvette came round in the afternoon to give Suz a pedicure, and we gave her a goody bag of nail care stuff. She was really pleased.

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Then we went to church to meet Jean Paul and Patrick. We all got a bus into town and met up with a couple of other friends, Jash and Moses before going out for drinks at Bourbon. I found out tonight that Jash is like a Rwandan version of Ian; he really likes attention, takes too much sugar in his coffee, and talks a lot, but is better mannered and black. We miss you Ian Herd, and would very much like a copy of your best man speech.

We all walked home together, which was nice. Jash held Suzanna's hand all the way home, which I thought was hilarious. It's just a cultural thing – she's new here and they want to look out for her and make sure she's OK, but it was pretty funny.

When we got home, Suz spent three hours reading to me about the tropical diseases which plague East Africa; carriers, symptoms and preventative measures. It was super fun. A special thanks to Palmira for getting her all freaked out about Malaria. And to Dee and Pete for helping her find her new vocation in life; promoting 'Ben's 100' military grade, 95% deet insect repellent. I owe you one.