The Last Day in Bolivia

It is hard to believe that today is our last day in Bolivia. The work team took a vote and decided that we would not work today, as we needed to pack and have some rest time since most of us are not used to hard physical labor every day. Mary, our fabulous boss, was willing to work today but her team was not so able. The medical team has a half day today with no surgeries, but many post ops. Over 80 surgeries were performed here in Montero including three corneal transplants, many cataract removals, and one or two very interesting traumas and or unexpected findings during surgery.
Last night was the Lions´appreciation dinner. The food was excellent and the people appreciative. The new mayor of Montero was there as well as other dignitaries. One spoke beautiful English, but did not think he did. Our translator Daniel was there last night with a cast from hip to toes. He has some type of motorcycle accident this week and dislocated his patella. He was in a great mood, even though he probably did not feel very well.
Our plane leaves Santa Cruz at 1 20 am tomorrow morning and we arrive in Charlotte at 3 15 pm if all goes well. On the way down we had very few delays. Everyone is anxious to get home, see friends, take a hot shower with NC water pressure, and rest without the sound of taxi horns.
The trip was great and getting home with be even better.
Via la Bolivia