un poco mas trankkkkilllo

So a group of 5 girls is a bit less hectic than a group of 50.  I had a great time watching some muchachas experience the DR for the first time.   And mi querida manita Emma is here with me chilling and living la vida dulce in San Juan.  This crew helped out in the clinic in El Cercado, watched some surgeries,  observed some consultations, and spent two days assisting with a Vacation Bible School up in the mountains.  The travel to the VBS was quite interesting, as we literally piled the gray truck FULL of folks and crept up the mountain through rock strewn goat paths,  washed out ruts, and through a river.  But yay- we made it every time!   Adventures in driving- I LOVE IT!

And now Emma and I will have some downtime to visit with some friends, do some sightseeing, and finish up some work around here.  I'm PSYCHED!   We were visiting with some pals today, and I spent most of the afternoon playing marbles with some young fellas.  Turns out its a super competitive game here and I do NOT have the mad skills.   But it was fun and there was shouting and pushing and laughing and encouragement.    Tonight we are getting tacos and jugo de limon from the taco joint and playing Monopoly with Dan.   Let the good times roll!

Here's our crew right before the girls and Kari left for the capital.  Awesome group!

Every Monday (usually) we watch (or play!) softball at Los Moros.  Here's our crew at the game!  

YAY me and Emma!

Who knew marbles was so intense!  These guys are SERIOUS! (and I'm terrible at marbles apparently!)