The end is nearing!!!

It has been a long time since i have written thanks to the GREAT internet connection on the boat. It is very touch and go, whether it works or not.
We are in EL Salvador and nearing the end of this country with 1 day of surgery left. We arrived in El Salvador on June 21st after a 3 day sail up from Colombia. The sail was amazing with dolfins jumping along side the ship and i even saw a sea turtle!!! The anchorage location is amazing here in El Salvador, we cant see the city we are working in, we are surronded by lush green volcanic islands. I have been practicing yoga on the deck every afternoon and when the helicopter isnt running or the diesil engine isnt blowing exaust, it actually feels like a yoga retreat!
I have been on the ship most of this country, working in the ICU. We have been relatively busy, the patients arent critical but there are more being admitted to the ICU than in the other countries. I was slated to go to shore for the first 3 days and stay in a hotel but...I missed my flight on the helicopter the first day and they couldnt get me out until the 3rd day...I was really bummed but what can you do. I made it out to shore one day and it was great. I blew bubbles with the kids and helped do some patient education. The ship is anchored about 12 miles away from the pier so transport to and from the clinic sites take most of the day...mildly inefficent but i am getting used to it.
We leave on July 2nd for Nicaragua, our last country and the place i fly home!!! I am ready, it has been a good experience but it will be nice to be home again.