Tuesday night we met with the people of Las Mercedes for a farewell gathering. Several people from the town spoke and sang for us. We also sang for the group and thanked the village for their hospitality. Following the ceremony, we danced outside with the children until dark. Wednesday morning came early and we rode on the bus to Copan through the mountains. Several stops were made along the way in order for Dr. Clements to finalize plans and obtain signatures for the new clinic in Las Mercedes. As we traveled closer and closer to Copan, the temperature increased dramatically. We were all excited to arrive in the beautiful city of Copan and were treated to real showers shortly after arriving!
Thursday morning we visited a Chorti village outside of Copan to hold a brief clinic and perform health education skits for the children. It was interesting to visit the Chorti village this week because the indigenous people of Honduras are currently protesting at the Mayan ruins in a fight for political and economic recognition and rights. We arrived in the village just as some of the men were preparing to leave to join the protest. We were fortunate enough to hear the history and background of the struggle first hand. Unfortunately, we will not be able to visit the ruins, although Ricardo Agurcia, a prominent archaeologist in Copan and a Duke graduate will present a private slide show explaining the ruins to us later today. We are also looking forward to zip lining through the canopy this afternoon
Shout outs
*Congratulations Maggie! It's a girl! Furry bundle anticipated in 60 days. Her name is Intabuca Mercedes Sanchez Dogminguez!
* I found a scorpion in my suitcase mom! Love, Ashley
* To Matt, who specifically requested a shout out.. Here it is! Love, Elizabeth
* To the Kaszas family.. Miss you guys! Joey, I miss you too! Love, Ingrid
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