Tegucigalpa

We have had a somewhat quieter week here in Tegucigalpa... recovering from bronchitis and getting some rest. We both feel a lot better now although we still have the cough.We have enjoyed being back in the city- shopping, movies and a wider variety of food is all good!
On the weekend we ventured up to El Picacho- the highest point in Tegucigalpa and from where a large statue of Christ overlooks the city. The view is amazing, there are nice gardens (although somewhat dry and brown at this time of year) and the only zoo in the country. We avoided the zoo- put off a little by the sight of a dog running out the gate with something dead in its mouth and a flock of vultures right behind!
But its not all fun and relaxation- on Tuesday we had a very productive visit to the Ministry of Health, specifically to the Office for External Cooperation who "coordinate" with medical brigades. And I have been trying to spend some time reviewing research notes and transcribing interviews. Somehow I haven't got as much of that done as I'd anticipated- guess I'll be working hard when we get home (2 weeks!).
We will be here until Sunday when we leave for the next brigade location in El Cajon. Luckily no chicken buses this time- we will be getting a ride with a translator who lives here in Tegucigalpa and will be taking his pick up. We'll be there for 6 days... 6 days of hard work then back to San Pedro Sula for a couple of days, and then we 'll be on our way home!