transportation photos

Trucks are a major transport here for people. This is our work truck we use to reach rural sites to give health workshops. These trucks are often packed to the brim with people inside and out.



Here I am on a horse during one of the cultural events in Somoto called the Fiestas Patronales, or Patron Saint festival. During the festival there is a rodeo with bull riding, a cowboy horse parade, a competition to choose the queen of the Fiesta, a big dance party, and some parading around the city of a figurine of the Patron Saint by Catholic community members. oh, and lots of yummy food!



Donkeys are used for transportation of goods like firewood and people, especially kids!



Lots of people get around short and long distances on bikes. This example of 3 people on a bike is not an uncommon tale (it´s like carpooling!) and always provides me a chuckle.