I just got back today from a month in Sri Lanka and it was nearly my last trip! Caught a viral fever while volunteering at a hospital for tsunami victims. Long story but If it wasn't for a young English med student, I could be a statistic now.
This experience has taught me how precious and fragile life is and how easy it can disappear. I also must say that a pentacostal couple took me in and took care of me after the hospital, a doctor and his wife also from the UK. Real christians.
It may sound corny but I missed this discussion forum too, just couldn't access decent email facilities!!
Great to be back.