Peds

This week I am in the pediatric dept. It's not quite at as fun and exciting as surgery or OB wards, but we spend a lot more time learning and observing. Everyday there are such cute kids that smile and want to play, but it's so sad to see the ones that are so sick. Some of these children are just skin and bones, and they are so sick they can't even make eye contact. All of the aliments that we see are HIV or malnutrition related.
Outside of the hospital we are having a great time. My roommate and I hang out with our host family every night trying to learn some of their songs and dance moves. They listen to alot of songs from the 80's and it is so funny to watch them try to dance. The family is really into music and it is always blasting 24 hrs a day. Even the kids walk around all day with their ipods in... even at dinner!
This weekend we are going on a two day hike to Drakensburg. It is supposed to be a really beautiful hike so hopefully I will take a lot of pictures. Miss everyone, but mostly my BFF Alex.