June 2, 2011

Day 8: first clinic day of a new week

By gbertuzzo

After 2 days of touring and relaxing, we were fully ready for our second week of clinic. But our patients were even more ready... and in fact when we arrived at the clinic around 8 am (like we do every morning) we found a HUGE line of people already waiting. We couldn't believe what we saw - take a look at the pictures below! But we were not discouraged, and we jumped into the task one patient at a time.

We must say that patients have been very pleasant to work with, and they all petiently waited for their turn. Some of them stayed in line for hours, standing, no matter how old or sick. Many of them carried babies with them, one as young as 3 days.

At the end of the day, the number of patients rounded up to 1,500  -  we are totally going strong, day after day!

And nothing better to relax than a special treat! We all went to the historical center of Puebla for a typical mexican dinner in one of the city's most scenograhic restaurants. We all sat outside on a rooftop overlooking the Zocalo square and enjoying an early summer nite. Company was great, food was yummy, music was fun, tequila was on each table...

After that, it was time to go back to the hotel and charge our batteries... big days are laying ahead!

Dr Aleem Bandali with a patient
Camila Rodrigues with a young and pretty patient
The (very) long line outside our clinic..
...and the line continues...
A medical examination.
Leah Harris from Seiko with a very handsome young man
Optometry students Rachel Lamis and Brigette Bloom at work
Shannon Stamper donating a smile!
Dinner time!
The medical examination room

6 Comments

  1. Clark and Barbara Roberts says:

    Neil, we thought you had abandoned us.  We hadn’t heard from you in 2 days and we were concerned that you had been swept away by tsunami! We can’t believe the lines in the pictures and the number of people you are providing sight and new lives for.  We can’t wait to see you and give you a hug.  Mom had a good talk with Mason yesterday.  Love you lots, Dad and Mom

    Posted on Thu Jun 2, 2011 10:35 am EST

  2. Fletch & Team 6074 says:

    Hi Sandra & Team Mexico,
    Just wanted to let you all know that that the little store on Kenaston has been following all the amazing, life-changing adventures you’ve been having.  We can’t wait to hear more (and, BTW - we have a nice box full of recycled eyewear all ready to ship out too!)

    Posted on Thu Jun 2, 2011 1:00 pm EST

  3. Tim Putman says:

    Hello Dr.T. You look like your really enjoying what your doing there. Its wonderful what you and everyone else is doing. I am very proud to say you are my eye doc. God bless you all.

    Posted on Thu Jun 2, 2011 7:09 pm EST

  4. Talita says:

    WOW, well done to everyone!

    Posted on Fri Jun 3, 2011 6:31 am EST

  5. Donatella says:

    Congratulation to the whole team for an incredible job! I bet everybody feels inspired by your intense and altruistic week…Thanks Greta for letting me (us) feeling this energy from home, including the daily tips on how a great team should share the joy of a mission accomplished!

    Posted on Fri Jun 3, 2011 6:07 pm EST

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