Back to the countryside

I have been carrying out initial literature review on alcoholism in Mongolia for the past couple weeks, meeting with all who will consent, while I develop my Mongolian skills further. However, though I have been doing much to assist the Health Sciences University develop their International Relations here they have done little to assist me with my research. Last I talked to them they said they will be unable to get me the Research Assistant they promised until October. Therefore, when the opportunity to travel out to the Gobi Desert in the state of Bayanhongor to do some research I jumped on it. So, off I will go tomorrow once again and will probably get behind on my blogging again. Oh well, the research will consist of interviews with the hospital staff regarding the capacity they have to deal with chronic and/or mental diseases. I will work with communities as well on health needs, alcoholism, and nutrition. It will be a wonderful opportunity and be expected to see several pictures when I return. However, I have been told it may snow on Monday and will continue to be cold till the end of the week, just my luck. I will return before October. Till then, all my best to you all! Don't forget to make comments.