We left Tegucigalpa on Sunday (1/13) and before going to the airport, I stopped by a local park and snapped a few pictures with Gene. The park had many replicas of Mayan ruins, which were closed off to the public. But after asking permission by a park employee, Gene and I scaled the fences and took some great shots of us on top of the ruins. 
The flight home was long, especially going through customs in Miami. But, I made it home by 11 pm that night safe and sound. Due to some luck, I was upgraded to First Class on my flight from Miami - an excellent way to end a very physically and emotionally charged trip. 
I appreciate the opportunity to participate with this mission trip. It was richly rewarding both for the people who came to the clinic and for the providers. I hope to do it again in the future.
3 comments:
Dave, this was so awesome to read about. I really enjoyed the photos and videos and I am so glad that you got to do this. I hope you have similar opportunities in the future. Did you speak spanish on your mission? Did that make a difference on your trip? What was it like emotionally to see what you saw (you've seen poverty before, I'm sure) and be the person who is there to help? I hope you'll write more about what the experience was like for you. :) By the way, come back to NorCal, so we can hang out!
Wow! What a trip! I really enjoyed reading about this and seeing the photos & videos. Like Sally, I am wondering if your Spanish skills came in handy. Is there a difference in dialect from Argentina? I would love to read, see, & hear more about this. I am so touched by it all and I admire you so much for the service you rendered. I am proud to be your aunt! On your way back to NorCal stop over in Boise! This is a great blog. I hope you are able to add to it!
Not only are you a great dentist and wonderful volunteer but your a blogger too! Who knew :) It was good to read and see the highlights of your adventure in Honduras. John and I are impressed by your dedication. BTW: Did you know that we've been through Honduras too?
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