This blog will follow me through my travels and experiences working at a clinic in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala. The clinic sees primarily indigenous (Mayan) patients in a rural mountain community. More than half of the patients are children, and the clinic is expanding its population even more to include more adults. Much of my struggles actually come from the rather universal theme of being a new healthcare provider, in my case, a new nurse practitioner. I'll also try to post plenty of travel stories to keep people entertained, and share some more cheerful stories. I apologize if there's an overkill of clinic stories. Sometimes it helps to tell the stories, even if only for my own sake.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A view of Santa Maria
Every day when we drive on the bumpy old school bus to the clinic, we pass by this beautiful site. The Santa Maria Volcano is right outside of Xela, and is a favorite hike for visitors. Still haven't done the hike, but enjoying the view.
Every day when we drive on the bumpy old school bus to the clinic, we pass by this beautiful site. The Santa Maria Volcano is right outside of Xela, and is a favorite hike for visitors. Still haven't done the hike, but enjoying the view.
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