The time has finally come...

...to say good bye to my friends and colleagues here in Juba. My tour of duty is almost at an end. Last night a few of us threw a little farewell party at " the Swamp" .

This is now the very appropriate and official name of the BBQ area at the air crew accomodation. Apart from me Richard (one of the pilots) is also leaving the mission. Einar - who is just going on leave- also chipped in because he can never pass up an opportunity to drink a few beers. Also then no one can deny him the right to pluck on his guitar and utter some gutteral noises which he claims is singing.

(Einar and his trademark....a funny hat)

I won't really miss Sudan but I will definately miss some of the characters who have made this mission an unforgettable experience.

So, tomorrow I'm off to Khartoum for my final week in the mission...