Home Stretch

River Day Five started beautifully for the team.

Set up was in an Assembly of God Church.

Assembly Church

John Hutcherson was on flouride duty. Open wide!

Ben and Mignon were on eyeglasses. 

Sam drew hundreds of things for the children. FYI - Sam also designed the logo for the team t-shirt. 

John and Flouride

Ben, Mignon and Eyeglasses

From Don:

Only 7 patients for me to see this morning. Doctor Rafaela has rejoined us. She saw an equal number, or a few more. 

We had peacock bass for lunch. Awesome. A big dragonfly sat on my shoulder all through the meal. I think he/she enjoyed the air conditioning.

The vet has not rejoined us. Lack of the vet as the work he does leaves two of this team with little to do each day. We have named these people "butterflies". Their job is to flit around and see whatever might be needed  from them.

The Universal Language of Art

Team Two was unable to swim in the Solimoes even once. Today their last clinic brought them through the meeting of the waters. Once they were on the Rio Negra, they got to play!

Rio Solimoies

Meeting of the Waters

Not a bad way to spend a birthday, Phil!

The Brain Trust: Ben, Tiago, Nathalia, Don

Ben & Tiago

Captain Ben

Captain Phil

Finally some water time on the Rio Negro!

 

 

So tomorrow it's back to Manaus. If the team follows the same schedule as Team One, they will have time in Manaus tomorrow, followed by time at Augusto's church on Sunday - a great way to wrap up the mission. More to come.

Til next time on the Amazonas