walk home from the clinic

Week 1

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June 27th 2007
Hello all, pictures tomorrow hopefully thanks to a nice roommate with a computer. The past two days have been hectic. I started in the clinic yesterday and the only way to describe my experience is overwhelming. None of the doctors or nurse speak english so communication continues to be challenge. Our clinic was open yesterday for some reason even though all of the clinics have been closed ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more