Blast off -1

Last minute preparations in progress. Phoned Dr. Shibikom in Addis; very easy on google phone, but India or China is much cheaper. Something to do with the Ethiopian Telecom monopoly. Made tentative arrangements to go to Gondar for a weekend to see old friends. Emailed an Israeli woman I met on a plane 2 years ago. She owns a flower farm outside Addis and it might be a nice afternoon trip.

Rachel arrives from SLC soon and we have annual Research dinner this evening where I will be receiving the Distinguished Physician award.

Location:Kansas City