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Thursday, December 6, 2007

Diltjipuy Mirritjin

I was quietly sitting at the table reading a book and ignoring my headache so that it might get bored and go away when I hear a knock at my door...

It was Judith (one of the yolngu teacher assistants from school) with some diltjipuy mirritjin (bush medicine) for me...

Lately my tummy has been rather sore and as a result I haven't been looking the best/happiest.. so Djumbutju (another yolngu ladies who sometimes works in my class) told Matjawuy that I needed some Mutja tea... so he told judith and judith brought it round for me to drink..

I have tasted it .. it tastes like ... well the smell of pork cooking on a wood fire.. how that makes any sense I have no idea :)

apparently this tea is great for a whole range of medical complaints.. and I have been promised a steady supply of it untill I am feeling better..

well anything is worth a try.. :P



On another note, I may be going over to Ramo (Ramangini.. however it is spelt) tomorrow arvo to see some weaving.. however this is something Judith has promised me.. many many times. so i'm not holding my breath :P although it would be great if I could go :)

that is all for now.

take care,
Grace

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