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Eye Doctor

We wrapped up our work-related duties on Thursday morning, shipped it off, not be opened again until arrival back in Pgh. After lunch, we went searching for anything we could do to help out in the hospital. This was the last day for the clinic, and I assumed the 100s of boxes of medical supplies would need packed up for storage until next year. However, we got a really cool assignment of shoe and eyeglass distribution, which required a roped off area, armed men, and Vince.



Carolyn and I took to the eyeglasses, and began to fit people with the appropriate ones. We improvised a street-side stand with cardboard boxes and a scrap of paper from my pocket to use a measure of clarity. Although many said they were not able to read what was written, the eyeglasses are helpful to women who embroider or weave to make a living.
The grateful people who received the eyeglasses and shoes gave us all a blessings and hugs.



We also had fun trying on the oversized glasses.


Our time in Tiquisate was coming to an end. Norman threw a fiesta that night, often called a despedida. Everyone was required to don their orange shirts. We ate dinner, viewed a slide show of pictures from the past week, and shared sentiments regarding our time here. We danced to marimba and other interesting musical selections late into the night with the volunteers from Tiqui Muni.



The following morning we packed up to leave the town, and there was just one more chance for a photo opportunity!



We were off to spend 1 night in La Antigua, and I stayed for a week longer to relax at the beach.... Vamos a la playa!

posted by carla @ 11:02 PM