The last two weeks in the field were busy ones. In just two short weeks, our team was tasked with turning two local pharmacists into community entrepreneurs. We spent time training Ana Luisa, and Luisa (That never got confusing) in how to give eye exams, on the specifics of our solar product offerings, and a variety of other topics. Our most important focus, however, was making sure we demonstrated how much this work excited us, and how it could lead to solutions for both urban and rural people alike.
Fast forward to this Saturday: we had a grand opening at Ana Luisa's lab. More than 40 people from her town came for a free eye exam, and the day was full of energy. When we finally had the opportunity to reflect on how things were going, all Ana Luisa could say was: "You were right, this sure is fulfilling!"
Just as she finished that thought, a man with a machete approached our table asking for an eye exam. We obliged, of course, at which point he motioned to his machete and said: "And if there are no glasses for me, we use this."
Who said sarcasm doesn't work well in Nicaragua?
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| Ana Luisa's Lab |
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| An intern Sarah helping our armed friend make his purchase |
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| Ana Luisa making her final sale of the day! |
great update! cheers to your success! x
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