Dennis had an encouraging visit with his angiologist today in Dangriga. He is healing nicely with just one more week off his feet before he can gradually ease back in to greater participation in daily life. Blood work was improved, so there is an excellent possibility for preventative treatments in 3 to 4 months. Still some issues that need followup; anemia being the primary one. With lighter hearts, we were able to enjoy the road trip home.
We had hired a driver to take us from Independence (traveling from our home to Independence by boat) to Dangriga. Upon leaving the doctor's office we noticed the gorgeous day. I snapped the photos below from the van window as we made our way home.
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| Citrus farm on the left. |
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| More orange trees with Maya Mountains in the background. |
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| Bougainvillea. |
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| Roadside vegetation. |
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| Wish I knew what that plant with the fluffy pink flowers is. |
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| Stann Creek. |
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| Mayan village with beautiful plantings. |
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| Hey look! Another citrus farm with the Maya Mountains in the background. |
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| Very tacky tourist trap, but with beautiful plantings. |
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| More plantings in another Mayan village. |
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| I think these are crepe myrtle trees blooming. |
We left at 7am and got back home a little before 1pm. Good to be home again, even after only a half day away.
I'm glad you had lighter hearts on the trip home and wish Dennis a complete recovery. Beautiful scenery and thanks for sharing these photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, e! I will relay your wishes to Dennis. I find that taking photos, or even just thinking of taking photos, makes me look at and appreciate things more.
DeleteSo glad you're both doing better. That was a scary episode.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the photos. I know nothing about your region so any pictures are so welcome, particularly because you explain what we're seeing.
Well, my captions for this post were a totally off the cuff with no fact-finding behind them! Just a semi-informed running commentary.
DeleteSpectactular photos and views (even the tacky tourist trap) to accompany the good doctor visit. Wishing you continued good news.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mitchell. I thought photos turned pretty well since I took them all as we were zooming along.
DeleteMy new word ”spectactular”!
ReplyDeleteand a spectacular word it is!
DeleteGreat news that Dennis is on the road to recovery. My best wishes to you both.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was good news. Thanks for your thoughts, John.
DeleteNice photos! They remind me a lot of South Florida, especially all the plants. (The mountains, not so much.) You almost got a little self-portrait of yourself in that side mirror! Glad the medical news is good.
ReplyDeleteIt is very much like south Florida here on the plains, or savannah as it is know locally. ", lol.Self-portrait of the photog's hand"
DeleteGreat news! Glad the trip and appointment went well.
ReplyDeleteYes, a relief, for sure! Thanks!
DeleteI'm glad to read Dennis is on the mend.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeff! Hey - did you know that someone bought Chris and Sue's place (Steppingstones)? They are down here this week working on it. Very nice couple. It will be great to have neighbors again!
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