Astute listeners will by now have noticed that our podcast cast has been MIA since May. In this special episode, we tell you why.

Trigger warning: illness, cancer, hospital, emotional anguish.

If this were a novel, this story would be a terrifying thriller with a happy ending.  In mid-May, David had emergency colon cancer surgery. He is OK now: cancer-free and healing very well. If you're curious about the specifics of what happened and what it was like for us to navigate healthcare in a foreign country, give it a listen.

We'll be back with our usual book- and travel-related episodes as soon as we can. The best way to stay informed about an updated schedule and other news is our free weekly newsletter - https://strongsenseofplace.com/signup.

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