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Island life

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June 14th 2018
The last two days at the hospital have been much of the same. There are 5 patients on the ward, and they have all been here longer than I have. So ward rounds are very quick. Today one of the doctors did a presentation on diabetes. It was really odd because other than the consultants, I knew more about diabetes than every doctor there, including the one presenting. It's just not common over here a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Saint Lucia » Castries

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The island, with its fine natural harbor at Castries, was contested between England and France throughout the 17th and early 18th centuries (changing possession 14 times); it was finally ceded to the UK in 1814. Self-government was granted in 1967 an... ... read more