Julie set up an impromptu antenatal clinic for 9 month pregnant woman (see below) in an alleyway behind restaurant. This allowed privacy in order for her to be able to lift clothes to expose tummy. She lay on concrete covered with a yoga mat. She was reassured to hear baby's heartbeat and find out that it was head down. 
Later she was taken to Mytilene. We heard today though that conditions there are terrible with 15,000 people stuck as the registration processing has stalled and many have been there for up to a week with no real facilities. The frustration has made the situation volatile and there have been things set on fire in protest about the wait. Not enough ferries are coming to take people to Athens. Meanwhile refugees cannot be persuaded to remain in Molyvos until things settle down.
People setting off to walk 70kms in 30+ degrees wearing donated hats and t shirts and baby sling.
Later she was taken to Mytilene. We heard today though that conditions there are terrible with 15,000 people stuck as the registration processing has stalled and many have been there for up to a week with no real facilities. The frustration has made the situation volatile and there have been things set on fire in protest about the wait. Not enough ferries are coming to take people to Athens. Meanwhile refugees cannot be persuaded to remain in Molyvos until things settle down. We have been able to respond quickly to requests e.g. Buying water, dustbins, thermometers, etc and clearing up the temporary camp for next influx of boat people. We set up the tarpaulins we brought with us.
We have met many amazing families and when there is someone who speaks English they willingly translate for others.
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