‘Not that terrifying’: Pitcairn GP post has solitary appeal

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‘Not that terrifying’: Pitcairn GP post has solitary appeal

Patrice
Dougan
14 August cover Pitcairn no text
Pitcairn Island has all the usual tropical trappings – coconuts, bananas and mangoes – but no sandy beaches

Patrice Dougan explores life on remote Pitcairn Island through the eyes of former resident specialist GP Kevin Donovan

Isolation isn’t daunting from my point of view, but I think it does make it interesting A two-day boat trip to the nearest airport and four days