Both teams had excellent days. Thirty seven surgeries were performed in five days -- WOW! It was sad to say goodbye to the staff at the Maternal and Pediatric Hospital, but it was wonderful to see how much better the children felt. Dr. Sujith Reddy joined the team there today in order to experience both locations. The local surgeons were very happy to have mastered some new techniques. They were also pretty thrilled with the donations we were able to leave behind.
Our days have been long but we have been very lucky to have had two young ladies as interpreters -- Zaya and Ayuna. They have been our lifesavers in and out of the hospital; staying by our side through late dinners and shopping. Everyone here has taken excellent care of us.
We were able to take the whole team to a Mongolian concert this evening. It was fascinating. We were all mesmerized by the "throat singers". They make multiple sounds at once, all with different tones. Remarkable! We also enjoyed listening to the Mongolian National Orchestra and watching folk dancing. Things are not very expensive here: the entire 1.5 hour show cost $10.00. Meals cost about $5.00-$10.00. Cashmere.....well, that's a different story. It's cheaper here than in the US, but it still can be a little pricey.
The local doctors are already looking forward to IVUmed's next visit.
~Mongolia2008
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