I am back on my way again. Here is my trip journal:
Saturday, July 28 10:45pm - I am in the back of a Towne Car being driven by a man named Sal...he looks like Seal's twin.
11:45-midnight. Made it to LAX & to my gate by 12:10am. This gate is so crowded!!! I am in row 25 & wish I would get a row to myself. :-(. Doesn't look good!
Sun, 9:25am PST/11:25am panama time: this city is so muggy and uncomfortable. I look forward to winter-like temps. I don't speak any Spanish so it's hard to get along by myself. I slept completely on last flight - and will probably do the same on this also - extremely crowded flight. I am so tired.
Sunday, July 29, 6:15pm PST/9:15: in my room!!! Now I am getting ready to meet Brandon, Dr Juan Mura, Dr Ike Ahmed & Dr Hady Saheb for some appy's & drinks. I am soooo tired!!!
Monday, July 30, 7:21pm PST/10:22pm
I am tired. This morning I woke up at 645am so I could meet the guys at 7:30. We went right to FOLA & I watched my first work-involved presentation by Dr Ahmed. It was pretty cool! (going back to last night, these guys are a lot of fun to hang out with...I truly miss hanging out with Canadians).
We started surgery at about 10am and it went to about 3. There were 8 patients that had IOL surgery and our implant. Way cool.
Lunch consisted of a 4-course meal. Holy mackerel....amazing. Apparently they do this every day!
Brandon left with Ike & Hady, so I was alone for the rest of the day. I monitored docs and collected copies. The FOLA team is great - and very eager. I like them.
Tomorrow, I'll go back & monitor at 2pm until whenever. Then come back to hotel to sleep - then fly home!! My flight is at 2:45am Weds.
I miss my Cali so much. This has been the most difficult 24 days of my life. I can't even think about it right now, so I am going to shut up about it.
Chile is fun. I love the food here. Jeff would really appreciate it. If anyone is looking into a culinary tour - come here. I just had the BEST Bruschetta I have ever had, AND it was just 2 pieces.
Here is menu description: bruschetta de queso de cabra, tomates, secos y dressing de aceitunas. HOLY CROW - delish!!!
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