Yesterday was a day for church and a bit of sightseeing and shopping before getting to work today. We attended a large non-denominational church for a Spanish-language service, before heading to a colonial-era village called Valle de Angeles (Valley of the Angels). Valle de Angeles is a quaint town with several shops where local artisans sell hand made crafts, jewelry, and other items. Every now and then a horse and rider will make their way up the street.
Today we served in a community in the hills of northwest Tegucigalpa called Ciudad Nueva (New City). I didn’t get a final count of how many we served but expect it was in the neighborhood of 150 to 175. As will be the case all week, the needs of the community were overwhelming. Some of our doctors and nurses expressed disappointment that we were powerless to assist many people facing issues that would be routine and easily solved in the United States. But the people we met were very appreciative of our efforts. More stories and photos to come, but it’s late and we start all over tomorrow!
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