Marius Brown, Author at THE ROVING DOCTOR

Added on May 13, 2024 Belize , A Year in the Life

I.II.III.III – Caye Caulker (Again): Day Three

CAYE CAULKER (AGAIN) I.II.III.III – DAY THREE 20/09/22 My time in Caye Caulker was running short. Judy, having given her blessing to Roy about taking my hand in marriage (?!?!), had also bid us adieu. Next up, would be me. It was so sad that none of us wanted to think about it. In wanting to change the subject as […]

Added on May 9, 2024 Third Year , Growth

III.II.VII – The Chase

III.II.VII THE CHASE Kathmandu, check. Pokhara, check. And up next was our third and final stop; Chitwan. I might have had no expectations for Nepal, but this I definitely looked forward to. From the little research I had carried out before going to Nepal, this place felt rather synonymous with adventure. Finally! Arriving at the hotel, we were quite… surprised? […]

Added on May 6, 2024 Belize , A Year in the Life

I.II.III.II – Caye Caulker (Again): Day Two

CAYE CAULKER (AGAIN) I.II.III.II – DAY TWO 19/09/22 By that time, most of the stuff I wanted to see and do had already been checked off. Being the over-planner that I am, my itinerary always has an ‘extras’ section which contains a list of activities or places to visit if time and money allow. Being here for a few additional […]

Added on May 2, 2024 Third Year , Growth

III.II.VI – Guilty Pleasure

III.II.VI GUILTY PLEASURE Our time in Pokhara was not all spent on fun and games. Once there, we started a clinical placement in emergency medicine at Gandaki hospital. I was particularly excited for this rotation as I had no experience in emergency prior to that, not to mention that emergencies are the coolest thing to study when you’re a student […]

Added on April 29, 2024 Belize , A Year in the Life

I.II.III.I – Caye Caulker (Again): Day One

CAYE CAULKER (AGAIN) I.II.III.I – DAY ONE 18/09/22 Going back to Caye Caulker felt a lot like going back home. The week I had spent there was amongst the best of my life and I couldn’t have enough of it. Truly heaven on Earth! Almost a week and a half into my fling with Roy and things seemed to be […]

Added on April 25, 2024 Third Year , Growth

III.II.V – City of Lakes

III.II.V CITY OF LAKES The second leg of our journey involved a super bumpy eight-hour bus ride that took us straight to Pokhara; the City of Lakes. Aptly known as the tourism capital of Nepal, Pokhara is a destination for many avid adventurers seeking to brave the Annapurna Circuit. Though we wouldn’t get to do that, the scenic drive there already […]

Added on April 22, 2024 Belize , A Year in the Life

I.II.II.II – San Pedro: Day Two

SAN PEDRO I.II.II.II – DAY TWO 17/09/22 The next day, when the Bloodclaat Gang arrived in San Pedro, I was fully refreshed and actually rejoiced at the sight of them. We had just one day left here and so, we had to make it count. After the traditional fry jacks for breakfast, we rented a golfcart and made way to the […]

Added on April 18, 2024 Third Year , Growth

III.II.IV – Difference

III.II.IV DIFFERENCE Keep in mind that the universe loves to prove me wrong. Much to my surprise and as busy as we were, we still had plenty of time to roam about and discover the city. And when we were done with orientation, it was finally time for us to roll our sleeves and start our volunteering. After being introduced […]

Added on April 15, 2024 Belize , A Year in the Life

I.II.II.I – San Pedro: Day One

SAN PEDRO I.II.II.I – DAY ONE 16/09/22 Another day, another ferry. It’d be my second time stepping foot in San Pedro, though this time round it was intentional. After dropping my stuff at the hotel which was on the opposite side of the island, a mere five minutes away from the ferry pier, I headed out to explore the town […]

Added on April 11, 2024 Third Year , Growth

III.II.III – The Great Divide

III.II.III THE GREAT DIVIDE Over the first week in Nepal, we were kept busy with the orientation program. We were taught some basic Nepali, informed about their customs and told what we were to do. We parted ways with the rest of the group who’d be participating in other programs; mainly construction, female empowerment and teaching, and, as the only […]