the dolphins appear for us

Dr Contreras

Dr Contreras took the Sunday service again today and talked about miracles. One of the patients who has been very poorly with pancreatic cancer and had surgery last week, appeared to lead a hymn with her husband and brother, looking much better. Afterwards I went out with Gay, another companion, to the chocolate shop and the flower stall.  

Llama, giraffe and cowboy pinyattas waiting to be finished

Caroline had a drip this morning and decided to stay here during the afternoon, while I wanted to go on the trip to the artesan's market. Unfortunately the hospital minibus was busy, so 8 of us went in 2 taxis. The market was quiet, very hot and although I found a few bargains, I was ready to come back by 4pm. We walked past a shop making and selling big pinyattas, including life size lamas!

Before supper Caroline and I walked down to the beach, it was just the right temperature for us and the sun was low, some families were leaving, others still on the beach, in the sea or parading along the boardwalk. Lots of dogs: pugs, miniature schnausers and chiuauas, one family had a dog each to carry! We were pleased to see a pod of dolphins very close to the beach, everyone else seemed to have seen them before now except us.

Lots of new patients have arrived today, including one couple Tricia and Andrew, from Milton Keynes. We saw another couple in the nearest BBQ restaurant, a last supper perhaps?

We've both packed up ready to go, Caroline has some medical things to have done tomorrow, the port to be taken out and stitches removed, and I want to go down to the beach for the last time and dip my feet in the Pacific Ocean. Some of the patients say how cold it is, but not compared to the North Sea!