A few changes in plan today – we were all set to go to the big health fair being put on by the DIF, but instead the DIF decided it would be better to spread out resources and so we instead went out into another community. Today’s community was called “Artesano de la Luz” and it definitely seemed like the most economically strained of the towns we have visited so far. Lots of people showed up for health checks though, which was great. We were screening machines, and were able to get a lot done. We did not do our charlas today, as Rafa had explained that this town in particular had very little access to any sort of health care, and so the checks would be more valuable. The people in this community were, as ever, extremely kind and very gracious.
Another change in our plan today – the chevy suburban we have been ferried about in by the DIF was being used for the health fair, so… we got to ride in one of the trucks. It was a much bumpier ride than we had grown accustomed to, especially once the bumps were no longer caused by speed bumps in the city but instead by unpaved roads as we moved farther out into the countryside. But all things considered, it was a good day with a lot of screenings and surveys collected.
Another knock-out dessert tonight – fresa champan. Like the mango champan, but strawberry flavored.
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