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We have been back in Quito for the last few days. We went to dinner with the Doctor, Carlos, last night. He expressed a strong interest in creating a bridge with our college and the nursing program in Port Angeles. We are going to his hospital today and also the children's clinic. It has been eye opening to see the conditions for health care here in the city. Unless you have money, it is not much different for a person here than it is for someone that lives in the country side and at least theer they have shaman medicine that has been traditional.
The docor here would like to have nursing students come diown and help, also maybe bring teachers down. It would be a great experince for anyone who wants to roll up their sleeves and pitch in.
We leave for Ambato tomorrow. We have heard of achildren's orphanage there and may try to establish a link there as well, It is Catholic, so it may be more difficult to get an opening there.
Some people from our hostel took children's clothing there yesterday. They were very happy to recieve anything that they could use.
Wel, thanks for reading my postcard. Write me at my email or here on the posting area.
Love, Mom *grandma and Kelly
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