Day 3: Today was the first day of health screening for people in San Ignacio. We had a tent set up where we recorded and tested people's height, weight, heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose. There is a local market where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold along with clothes and trinkets for tourists. The whole experience felt really good to inform people about healthcare and better ways they can take care of themselves. According to Dr. Hunt, they screened about 80 or 90 people last summer. This year he brought around 120- 130 data sheets, and we used up all of them as well as our glucose testing strips within two hours of being set up. Talk about a good turnout.During the screening, we had a run-in with our new favorite puppy which we named Spike. Unfortunately, we gave the name Spike before we acknowledged that the dog was in fact a girl. Nevertheless, I'm sure Spike does not mind the mixup and it stuck extremely well with the rest of the girls. This dog is going to take a small part in this blog. The reason for this is because this dog tends to locate us no matter where we are in San Ignacio. As you can probably guess this is not the first interaction we have had with our friend Spike. Sadly it is not wise to pet or let them lick you because apparently worms and fleas are very common with the dogs on the streets. Of course we will make sure to keep our distance. Although that being the case I am still hopeful she turns up plenty more of times.
After a delicious lunch that included a few bites of some of the best red velvet cheesecake I have ever had, we ventured and climbed another Mayan ruin called Cahal Peche. This one was not as big, but that does not mean it was any less magnificent. I had just as much fun exploring around it as I did at Xunantunich, except for the almost close call with a very bright green snake. It was quite amazing to witness buildings that were constructed thousands of years ago. I have never seen anything quite like it.
After a delicious lunch that included a few bites of some of the best red velvet cheesecake I have ever had, we ventured and climbed another Mayan ruin called Cahal Peche. This one was not as big, but that does not mean it was any less magnificent. I had just as much fun exploring around it as I did at Xunantunich, except for the almost close call with a very bright green snake. It was quite amazing to witness buildings that were constructed thousands of years ago. I have never seen anything quite like it.