Otovalo

The valley where our mobile medical clinic

I snuck in to the bus to take a nap, only to be followed by several kids.  This turned into a photo session, where I taught the kids how to use my camera, con cuidado (with caution).  This particular photo was taken by a 9 year old, who caught on quickly on how to use the camera.  It was fun to hear him explain in Quichua to the other kids on how to use the camera

James placing a fluoride tray

James preparing the fluoride trays

The mobile medical clinic

Kids receiving their fluoride treatments

Dr. Nantu teaching the kids

Mom and baby waiting to see the doctor

The view of the valley from where our medical clinic was parked

Our "last supper" in Otovalo

The municipal building in Otovalo

The church at night

If there is some place that is heaven on earth, it is Otovalo.  There is beauty everywhere---the mountains, clouds, green earth, picturesque buildings, and especially the people.  We spent the week working with Charity Anywhere.  They have a mobile medical and dental clinic, taking it to the smaller villages bringing care to the people.  Dental care is especially hard to find in Otovalo.  We also did health education and fluoride treatments in elementary schools.  Oh, and we held another health fair, with 100+ people attending. Today we are going to a natural medicine clinic, a childbirth center, then on to Quito and Mindo.