We were treated to a Full Cambodian breakfast this morning - noodles and unidentifiable meat - definitely a test for our stomachs but we made it through with our bumholes intact! The three hour trip to the Bari Village, Kam Pong Tom was spent bagging up tablets for the busy day ahead and learning some good phrases to use when we arrived at the village. We tried some lovely lotus flower pods and custard apples from the stalls on the road, emptying the stalls to take goodies for the children in the village. We were a lot more prepared for the medical clinics today, armed with fantastic interpreters and replenished medical supplies we got straight to work.
Another fulfilling medical clinic - it is so rewarding to see the smiles on people's faces when they put on a pair of glasses and can see properly again or relieving the pain of these hard working people. Everyone is so gracious and thankful, it is a truely wonderful atmosphere and experience.
The people that stand out today are the lady that fell out of a coconut tree, the gentleman that only gets a headache 5 days a week(but not on weekends??), all the beautiful and well behaved children and babies and when a heavily pregnant lady turned up we did worry that we would have to put into practise Denise's midwife skills - thankfully not, although Andi and Tanya had their baby catching plans quashed!!
A key lesson has been learnt today - do not apply tiger balm without gloves before applying eye drops! Photos to follow fellow bloggers.
Another fulfilling medical clinic - it is so rewarding to see the smiles on people's faces when they put on a pair of glasses and can see properly again or relieving the pain of these hard working people. Everyone is so gracious and thankful, it is a truely wonderful atmosphere and experience.
The people that stand out today are the lady that fell out of a coconut tree, the gentleman that only gets a headache 5 days a week(but not on weekends??), all the beautiful and well behaved children and babies and when a heavily pregnant lady turned up we did worry that we would have to put into practise Denise's midwife skills - thankfully not, although Andi and Tanya had their baby catching plans quashed!!
A key lesson has been learnt today - do not apply tiger balm without gloves before applying eye drops! Photos to follow fellow bloggers.