I’ve now been in Ndola, Zambia, for 3 days, and I feel I’m settling in quite well. I think it does help that I have been to Zambia before, even though I have spent more time in Lusaka than Ndola.

Meeting Abbie (midwife) for the first time at Heathrow Airport was surreal, but we hit it off straight away, which is great! We spent the weekend getting to know the area, shopping for food and even found a pub with pool tables!! People are very friendly here and we have already made a few friends, including our neighbour.

I love our house and neighbourhood, I feel a bit like a princess! Especially with my mosquito net over my bed! We have also found a lovely lady taxi driver who will take care of us for the 6 months.

It’s been a productive first few days. Now, ready for the first week of introductions at the hospitals. There are 2 hospitals we are working with, Ndola Teaching Hospital and Arthur Davidson Children’s Hospital. Looking forward to meeting everybody!