Quillo

Is it Tuesday??? Time feels different here. There is a lot of  waiting. Waiting for plans, waiting for people to have lunch. Waiting for todos! Monday, we went to the Casma Hospital to meet with the Director. It was a bust.. He wasn´t too interested in working with us.  So, we asked about a Special Education School and they were thrilled to work with us. We got a tour of the school, met the teachers and children. One little girl, 5 years old who has Down Syndrome was so adorable. Her family is from Quillo. So, She had to give us information and assistance in getting a ride to Quillo. One of the teachers has a restaurant, so we ate at the restaurant for lunch with Mom and the little girl. Mom helped Lyneth book transportation to Quillo. We then did a quick evaluation and ideas for Mom for development in the Hotel Room. Then we were off to Quillo! What a ride through the mountains on treacherous dirt and rocky roads. We arrived at the medico posta. They found us a place to stay in the police station! What a slumber party.

Today is sunny in the mountains. Most of speak Quichua and the women dress in traditional clothing. We say 6 patients, did a workshop for the medical personal and did some exercises for a women giving birth!

Tomorrow is another workshop and some evaluations with children with Down´s Syndrome. Shelby is picking up Spanish. Lyneth is a great translator and Joe is not feeling great and being a trooper. Shelby and Joe gave a great workshop to the medical personnel on back prevention and pregnant women and normal child development.

Mañana!

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