Holal mis amigos,
Two weeks have passed and my ear is more atuned to the Spanish language. It is such a good feeling to be more comfortable with Spanish. I can even understand the older folks who speak in a more garbled tone.
Friday we took a trip to see the local hospital. A hospital is a public facility, where a CLINIC is private for the people with money. The hospital sees over 800 persons a day. The public pharmacy fills prescriptions for under 32 pesos or one dollar. It was much nicer that I thought it would be unless we just saw the better parts on our tour. It was fairly clean, with many medical students where majority of the medical students are woman. It has a small, new dialysis and neonatal center. Rotary Club international is a large supporter of this facility.
In the afternoon we went to an orphanage. These children have parents but they are unable to take care of them. The house originally belonged to a Drug Lord who is now in jail. The home is gorgeous with large columns, thick mouldings , modern kitchen and a large pool. It was donated without any arrangements for maintenance so they are always looking for donations from private organizations. The kids are soooo sweet, clean, animated and happy! They all go to school and church every day. They might see their parents once a month. We brought along laundry soap that was requested, small toys, cookies and lollipops. I gave them a soccer ball with IDOL Industries branded on it, from Charlie, that we all signed. We are going to ADOPT this orphanage as our Legacy project from our group. Of course, I sang and danced with the kids and staff. I brought along a CD that I use in the classroom. What fun! A tooty Ta! A Tooty Ta! A Tooty Ta Ta!
Yesterday we went to a Ranch in the mountains of Jaraboacoa. We took a Jeep ride through the village then hiked to a waterfall and had a Presidente light cerveza. After lunch I went horse back riding with a group of 12 to another waterfall. Each of us had a boy ride with us as our guide. They were 11 to 15 yrs. of age. My house mate, Janet, fell off of her horse.. She was riding solo and faster than the group. She needed one stitch and is scraped from her shoulder to knee on her left side. OUCH!!
Today is our fist trip to a beach in Sosoua on the north coast. I am looking forward to relaxing day or reading and napping!
Adios for now,
LISA
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Two weeks have passed and my ear is more atuned to the Spanish language. It is such a good feeling to be more comfortable with Spanish. I can even understand the older folks who speak in a more garbled tone.
Friday we took a trip to see the local hospital. A hospital is a public facility, where a CLINIC is private for the people with money. The hospital sees over 800 persons a day. The public pharmacy fills prescriptions for under 32 pesos or one dollar. It was much nicer that I thought it would be unless we just saw the better parts on our tour. It was fairly clean, with many medical students where majority of the medical students are woman. It has a small, new dialysis and neonatal center. Rotary Club international is a large supporter of this facility.
In the afternoon we went to an orphanage. These children have parents but they are unable to take care of them. The house originally belonged to a Drug Lord who is now in jail. The home is gorgeous with large columns, thick mouldings , modern kitchen and a large pool. It was donated without any arrangements for maintenance so they are always looking for donations from private organizations. The kids are soooo sweet, clean, animated and happy! They all go to school and church every day. They might see their parents once a month. We brought along laundry soap that was requested, small toys, cookies and lollipops. I gave them a soccer ball with IDOL Industries branded on it, from Charlie, that we all signed. We are going to ADOPT this orphanage as our Legacy project from our group. Of course, I sang and danced with the kids and staff. I brought along a CD that I use in the classroom. What fun! A tooty Ta! A Tooty Ta! A Tooty Ta Ta!
Yesterday we went to a Ranch in the mountains of Jaraboacoa. We took a Jeep ride through the village then hiked to a waterfall and had a Presidente light cerveza. After lunch I went horse back riding with a group of 12 to another waterfall. Each of us had a boy ride with us as our guide. They were 11 to 15 yrs. of age. My house mate, Janet, fell off of her horse.. She was riding solo and faster than the group. She needed one stitch and is scraped from her shoulder to knee on her left side. OUCH!!
Today is our fist trip to a beach in Sosoua on the north coast. I am looking forward to relaxing day or reading and napping!
Adios for now,
LISA
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