Not even here a week, and it feels as though we´ve received 3 weeks worth of information. Medicine here is totally different than in the States. We assumed that there would be differences according to what resources are available, but I for one, was not expecting to have to learn new names for all of my common medicines. Additionally, some medicines work here, but not in the States, and vice versa. I feel like a student all over again!
This, however, doesn´t change the fact that we´ve been able to do some pretty cool stuff. Take yesterday, for example. I saw patients in the morning, while Deedra worked with a fellow housemate and saw patients as well. We came home for lunch and spoke with friends of our program who wanted me to see one of their worker´s kids who was sick. So after siesta (nothing can mess with the siesta) I hopped on the back of Jim´s (Jim is a 70 year old man who runs a woodshop here) motorbike and sped down to the clinic where I saw their worker´s child, prescribed "Amoxicillina" for an ear infection, and took off with Deedra to go to some travel agencies to discuss further travel plans.
We sat down for dinner at a very nice restaurant afterwards, had some delicious food for a meager price, and met up with the others from the program to see a documentary on the beginnings of Arequipa with the locals at the cultural center. Afterwards we piled 6 people into a cab (Deedra sat somewhat uncomfortably in my lap for the 20 minute ride) and crashed into our beds at about 10. We tire easily. Trying to understand Spanish for the entire day and reacting correctly can take alot out of someone. The experience thus far is exhausting and fantastic at the same time. We hope this finds everyone well.
Beau & Deedra
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Sounds like you are packing in what seems like weeks into mere days. Fun to read a play by play- so, thanks for sharing! If you need anything sent down, just let us know how we can help :) Love, Danielle
D&B--What fun to read your blog... I want to know what you forgot to pack!! I hooted at the comment that it couldn't take long to pack for 6 weeks! I have trouble packing for a 3-day camping trip with your mom! We met in Antonito, CO & found a wonderful site 22 mi W, in the mtns. Had a GREAT time! We each brought so much food that we could have stayed for a week! And we yakked so much that we didn't get in any reading! Two bears went through the campground on the last night. We moved your mom's tent closer to middle of site...YOWSEE! I was scared! We left a lantern burning brightly in the middle of camp, all night! AND we each took emergency "potty" supplies into tent! No getting out of the tent to pee that night!!
More later! Hugs, Giggles
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