Today, we crossed the border from Egypt to Libya. The border crossing can be a pain or an experience for others. I find it frustrating as most of that time can be reduced if things were a little more organized.
7 hours later at the entry point finally we got on the way to our first stopover in Tobruk. The team was intrigued by this African country, not sure to expect, to see and to experience. When you are travelling for a long while, the first experience you get when you enter is important.
The roads in Libya are great, the weather is pleasant and people are friendly. We had a major ride to do here in 3 days to reach Tripoli on time for our hospital visit. A road trip here takes you from the coast roads to the Sahara desert across many villages and cities. The plan of visiting historical roman sites is a must! What a country that have history.
I was looking forward to meet with the doctors in Tripoli and see what level of care and equipment they provide to their patients. Paul and I met with a few kids under dialysis; now this is a very emotional moment as always. But I must say that seeing one patient, a 12 years old girl born with serious kidney disease condition, so slim and looking very fatigued hurt me. I can only try and prepare for such moments
