My dear friend Birgit’s departure is now imminent, and she will leave a great void. Her kindness and good spirits never failed to cheer me up, and the staff too. She brought laughter and that is the lubricant that can make almost anything roll along…
But there are consolations on the horizon: Keita will arrive on Sunday, to stay here for a week. He is now walking unaided, supporting himself with a walking stick only.