And we are back

As many you have guessed I am now on my way back to England. 2 weeks out here has been amazing and really enjoyable. I have been accepted by the Bomberos station 14 (apparently as they were teasing me) and Captain said that I could come out again any time! I think it's safe to say I will and I will go out lots of times.

So the last day? Let's say I finished in style!

The morning was bad! We were due to go to see Feline but the chief was worried that a foreigner would not allowed to go into the air base (I know this makes no sense as I had been in 2 days before, they didn't care in fact the man wanted to see a white blonde female). So I was left at the station with no drivers so unable to go out! Having walked to the metro to get some bits I settle in for a snooze. Captain gets back and gets sent out straight away! When back again we go get food.

Now for those people who helped me raise money, we were due to spend it. We had an idea that one of the guys tht was hanging around station today was a pharmacist and out here it all depends on how much discount the pharmacist wants to give you! As its all for them we got a hefty (95%) discount so the money goes a lot further! Because of this we were not able to get the medicines for them but be assured Captain will send me a picture. 

So I mentioned leaving in style? Let's explain. There was a gas leak and I had convinced Captain to go with me to it as it is the last job for me. This turns out to be a full camping style cylinder of gas leaking. This happens a lot and they have to hose down the gas cylinder until empty to disperse the water. This took its time and the truck had to be refilled a couple of times. Post this we head back and get changed to go back to Captains. Another calls comes in. Captain chucks me a jacket (bearing in mind I'm in plain clothes) and off we go. It's a shooting! Shot in the leg by a (as Captain tells me) a .22 calibre. Has maybe 500ml blood loss and going into shock. There is people, police and cameras around. We get in the ambulance and go! Get to hospital, clear up and Captain gets a text from his girlfriend who said we were on TV! So yeah we head back, i have had my trauma so happy. but is this enough? o course not! As we are driving back out rescye truck suddenly is behind us and we have been flagged down for an assult. we take a look, even though we arw lut of service, and there is quite a bit of blood around. This one had been stabbed 4 times and there was evidence of defence wounds on the hands. Someone had a bad intent here, as twice in the chest, one in the neck and one in the leg. 

We get treatin and get another ambulance to take him. We finally head back (we were about 4 blocks from the station) pick up stuff and go. 

Bearing in mind it's now very late, and I haven't packed. Packing done, 2 hours sleep and a dash for the airport. As I am writing this I am about 5 hours into a 12 hour flight, trying to watch the movie that is on but cannot because the lovely couple in front of me are having a lovely romantic time!  

I will be at the minimum in Madrid when this is posted. When settled in England I will post again to sum up my trip to Peru And add a few links that I need to add for you guys. 

I have a question though, do you want me to keep blogging when back in the UK about life as a 4th year student and stuff? Leave us a post or email (samanthadsweet@gmail.com) and give me your thoughts. If I don't know you I would like to hear from you, if I do know you, well love to chat.

Until England