Guatemala 2023: Day 5

Thursday November 23, 2023

Clinic success despite memories of Maid of the Mist

Today signalled our half-way mark of our journey - between the tropical rain, some upset bellies (some of us had to start using our own personal supplies of Tums and Imodium), some sore muscles from yesterday’s activities, and another very bumpy ride to what felt like in the clouds, we ventured to another Indigenous village.

​Similar to yesterday, the community leaders supported our endeavours by encouraging villagers to attend the clinic and help set up for the day. This was the first time we ventured to this location as part of CNS, and has been unequivocally deemed a success - we saw close to 300 people today and have been invited to come back!

I would be remiss without acknowledging our driver, David, who has been exceptional in these past two days, navigating some questionable paths and terrains by Canadian standards. Today, to shield us from the torrential rain, he offered a tarp that at least partially shielded us (just imagine a bunch of health care professionals who look like they’re ready to take the “Maid of the Mist” Tour in Niagara Falls with our ponchos) - needless to say, there was sufficient laughter to distract us from the pelting water and wind!

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