Ya terminamos

Here we are at the end of the 21 day trip to Panama. What an experience it has been. It's hard to go on trips like this because sometimes it is easy to be disappointed, but when you walk into this with an open mind, eager to learn, and try to make the most of every opportunity that presents itself it can become one of the best trips of your life. Looking back over the past three weeks, I have learned so much not only of medical skills, but of a language, a people, a culture, and great food. In Panama, they have what is called "Ojaldra". It is fried bread that only costs $0.15 each. You can make sandwiches by putting some meet and cheese in between two of them or you can just throw some sugar on top and you are set. I am going to try and make these when I get home to share a little of what I have learned with my friends and family.

I loved being in Panama. I was born to travel and can't wait to see what the future holds for my life. I want to thank Dr. Cadena for all the hard work put into this trip and Eloisa as well for coming along, helping lead, and all the translation. Eloisa, you did a fantastic job. I hope to be as fluent as you one day. I want to say thanks to all my classmates for a wonderful trip and that it was great to get to know each of you, away from the norm and even sometimes at your worst.