Shaken not stirred

Feeling a little overwhelmed by the last week. The SKWID (Skills for Working in Development) training was challenging on a number of levels, particularly since I have never travelled anywhere in the developing world. Masses of personal learning to be had and great opportunities to learn from each other and reflect on other people's styles and approaches. Lots of tips about how to get people involved and fully participating in the process of change. I have also had my first motorbike lesson. Initially I took to it rather well and was even beginning to enjoy myself. Then we went out onto real roads and I found I couldn't cope with gear changes and junction manoevres at the same time. A bit unnerving to keep finding you have changed into neutral instead of second gear and have no oomph in your bike. I kept grinding to a horrible stand still in the middle of the road. Still, I have three more days training to get it right and I know I will have a real sense of achievement when I master it. I have now had my placement in Ghana officially confirmed. Only took 7 weeks. A little taster of how fast wheels turn over there I suspect.