Village Numero Uno

 

Well today was our first day out into the villages. None of us are quite sure the name of the village we visited, but we saw 137 patients today. The van/truck adventures keep continuing. We were inches away from an accident, 5 of us were in the back of a pick up with 10 boxes and suitcases, and we witnessed a dog being hit... I cant get over how they drive down here!!! Loco!!
I worked in the farmicia today with Heather. It was crazy the first 15 minutes trying to figure out what medications were what, especially when the majority of them are in spanish! However, we quickly got the hang of it and had a great time!
The kids were adorable!! Trying to communicate with the village kids was so fun!! Heather and I taught them how to say some words in English, but mainly they were helping us with our Spanish! I think they enjoyed our lack of ability to speak Spanish. :o)
We are known as "gringo's" which I have been told means white. We were the first white peopel most of the children have seen! I believed it when I made an adorable little boy (under 1) cry!!! Those of you that know me, know I am baby crazy!!! It broke my heart making him cry!! haha...
Angie took care of a little girl who was 3 months old and weighed 9 lbs... I'm pretty sure she is planning a way to take her home!! They are so sweet and tiny!!
Two girls today found out they were pregnant so we sent them off with bag loads of prenatal vitamins... but we mostly sent the patients off with Tylnol, claritin, scabies medication and multi vitamins!
We had a wonderful day and I cannot wait to visit another village tomorrow!!!