Here we are ready to leave Benson Institute and head out to the aldeas. The dentists and assistants didn't pull any rank--they rode in the back and were glad to be going. When we arrived in the aldea, the women were already lined up and waiting for their dental care.

The girls went home and came by dressed up for pictures--but they boys were not as into their clothes--or else they don't have options--they just came dressed as they were. However a couple of little guys had added glitter to their skin, just like some of the older sisters.

It just seemed like such a long day for little kids to just "wait around" for parents or older siblings.

The children were fascinating. I loved noticing the difference in their feet and shoes. Truly a picture is worth a thousand words.

I looked pretty ragged by the end of the day--what a great experience! They ended the day with a game of soccer--on a field dug by hand out of the side of a very steep mountain. That is dedication to a game!

This is where we set up our dental clinic. Outdoors (to help with the light, but protected from the sun. I was in charge of the sterilization table. The picture printer was on the floor by the sterilization. What a great day!

The dentists were hard at work for many hours straight. But they did take a moment to jump into a picture with all of the kids in the afternoon as things were winding down.

The kids had to line up to watch the dentist correctly brush teeth. Then they got in line for free toothbrushes and then free toothpaste.

The men in the village wanted to play us a song before we left. Notice the wood grain on this incredible violin that was being tuned by ear. Also notice the old, old bass instrument. They were actually very good.

Typical houses--they are made of either straw or adobe with mud siding. The roofs are either corrugated tin or palm fronds--which do keep the dwellings dry even in the rainy season. Frequently, both types of dwellings are attached as the family grows.