My posts can hardly do the trip justice... I wish I had a video-camera attach to my shoulder the entire trip. That way, I could at least offer a taste of what my adventure was like! But photos will have to do. Enjoy!
A little bit of Quito & the hospital
Our first full day in Quito was a 'free' day so I travelled to the Otavalo Market and Cotacachi Leather Town.
Bright and early Sunday morning we headed off to the hospital to begin our week of surgeries....
The hospitals do not offer pillows for their patients, so CAMTA brought their own. The beds do not move up or down, and you're lucky if the head can be raised a few inches. Also, several little things are done differently - for example, the biohazards waste disposal, or sharps containers, are simply empty jugs or pop bottles.
A view of the operation ward and recovery room...
The amazing sunset that can be seen throughout Quito...
More photos of Quito - homes, streets, graffiti, mountains.
More to come, stay tuned!
Danielle
A little bit of Quito & the hospital
Our first full day in Quito was a 'free' day so I travelled to the Otavalo Market and Cotacachi Leather Town.
Bright and early Sunday morning we headed off to the hospital to begin our week of surgeries....
The hospitals do not offer pillows for their patients, so CAMTA brought their own. The beds do not move up or down, and you're lucky if the head can be raised a few inches. Also, several little things are done differently - for example, the biohazards waste disposal, or sharps containers, are simply empty jugs or pop bottles.
A view of the operation ward and recovery room...
The amazing sunset that can be seen throughout Quito...
More photos of Quito - homes, streets, graffiti, mountains.
More to come, stay tuned!
Danielle
