Farewell, Las Mercedes

The group is about to have a closing ceremony in Las Mercedes - complete with local dignitaries including religious leaders and the mayor! The Minister of Health also visited the clinic this week.

Today, the students saw about 30 more patients before starting to pack up their tools and belongings. They will be dropping off extra toothbrushes, toothpaste and medicines - including vitamins, pain medicines and anti-parasitic drugs - in two local communities. They will also be leaving antibiotics at La Esperanza hospital.

Bright and early at 7am tomorrow morning, the group is headed for Copan. It's a 7-8 hour trip by bus. If he can connect, Dr. Clements plans to blog and upload pictures of their travels tomorrow.

So, it's farewell to Las Mercedes... but hello to magnificent ancient Mayan ruins!

Stay tuned for updates...