We were up very early this morning and arrived at Pazapa to pick up Fred the orthopedic surgeon from the US and our guide/interpretor shortly after 8am. We had about an hour drive up the mountain and had to cross a river (yup, you read that right) water a few feet deep to get to Belleview. Once we arrived, there ware about 20 parents and children waiting for us. Some who had been there early in the morning to ensure their children would be seen. Karen and Michaella (the first trained speech assistant in Haiti by TCHH) saw over 18 children. I helped with some role-playing with Karen and acted a a distraction while children waited. Bubbles are the universal toy that always brings a smile to a chld's face. I didn't have a lot to do today medically, but Eric spent a lot of time taking photos which he has agreed to share with all of us and I can't wait to share with my friends and family!
Everyone had an exceptional day and left Belleview feeling that good work had been done. We noticed there was a large number of children with Autism in this community. One mother, brought two sons with Autism! I was a bit surprised to see so many kids on the spectrum in one town.
When we got back to the hotel, there were a few of the kids that sell items on the beach practicing aerial tricks,so we got some great photos and took some video of them performing which when we showed it to them, they laughed and wanted to watch it a few times.
Lobster for dinner again tonight............. I really should stop bragging so much!!
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