Clinic in Chutzurob

Manuel and Josue passed by my house this morning and I jumped in the truck.  Then we picked up Gaspar in Chichi. As we drove to Chutzurob, we passed by two big parties. 

This is a time of the year that many people celebrate and visit San Simon or Maximon/ Mashimon. They are pre-Columbian Mayan gods. They are almost life-sized wooden statues, usually dressed in black and smoking.  People visit for many reasons and the history of him varies.  Usually, he has a short staff in his hand and people bring gifts as alcohol, tobacco, money, plants, incense or perfume. People are hoping to obtain wealth and success from him.

So, when we saw these large gatherings, we feared that our clinic would be small.......and it was. 

We set things up and waited......and waited......and waited.

Then it was time to buy a Pepsi and bread, so we enjoyed this.  We realized this would be the last clinic in Chutzurob for the year. 

I keep teasing Josue and telling him that he can not go to medical school in January.  Of course, I am just teasing but he will really be missed.