Medical and non-medical personnel are needed for every mission!
The Flying Doctors of America (FDA) have scheduled their first equestrian medical mission, March 28 – April 6, 1997.
Besides their normal medical team, veterinarians are needed to treat village animals. They will bring medical care to four remote villages in the jungle region of northern Guatemala. This area is noted for its bird life, spectacular Mayan Ruins and flora.
“After flying to Guatemala City and resting for the night you will take a charter aircraft into the rain forest/jungle region of Northern. Guatemala and stay at the jungle lodge “El Sombrero” on the shores of Lare Yzxha (Mayan Ruins). FDA will provide a Medical Clinic that afternoon.
Day 3 – You leave through the rain forest on horseback to the small village of El Zapote. FDA will provide a Medical Clinic the next day.
Day 5 – You push on further into dense jungle to reach the village Macanche. FDA will provide a Medical Clinic the next day.
Day 7 – You and your horse are now best buds … “l love you man” and together you trek on to the last village – Coaba. FDA will provide a Medical Clinic the morning of Day 8, returning via jeep to the jungle lodge where you’ll overnight. Day 9 back to Guatemala City, then USA on day 10. Call the Flying Doctors of America for cost, 770/451-3068.
Please note this is a Level Ill Mission. That means some of the time you will be in tents, no flush toilets, limited electricity, purified water, river bathing, etc. Not recommended for anyone who has not ridden horses. They recommend that you condition your “arse” with horseback riding before going.
The Flying Doctors of America have also been invited to bring medical care to Northern Vietnam – Hanoi. Please let the them know if you are interested in going to Vietnam. It would be a 10-day mission (Friday to Sunday) in October, 1997, and cost around $2485.
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