Reality TV is for sissies. Honestly, I have seen these programmes of 'challenges' in remote areas - they are really not reality at all... IF you want reality, you have to spend some time amongst the real life challenges that West Africa has on offer - in abundance, raw and ready to make you question the 'necessities' that we all take for granted - after all, YOU have power and a computer in front of you - and they work, as does your internet connection.... so that is a start....

I have to say that taking challenges in your stride is all part and parcel of doing the field work that we do out here - but it does get beyond a joke from time to time.  There are times when you just want to shout 'GET ME OUT OF HERE'... but you do not!

if you would like to read a little more about the challenges that go with setting up and operating a small airfield, workshop and training facility in West Africa, as part of the development of Humanitarian Aviation - and a seven hour flight in a 701.... please follow the link to http://www.medicineonthemove.org/blog.html - if the above blog has been archived, check for it in the archives under How many challenges can you fit into one day? in  the right hand pane.