My week is starting to get better as I have figured out the transportation system here (more like, I figured out how to take the Metropolitano to the University and back to my hostel, which feels like a huge accomplishment!). I have met some people, both at the University and at the hostel, and I moved from a dorm room to a private room (such a great move!).
I have spent the last three days observing people as they work on their projects in the lab (they call it LID). Yesterday and today were more interesting than the first day just because I got to learn about MODS, which is a rapid detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and susceptibility testing (aka, is the TB germ susceptible or resistant to the best two drugs used to treat TB). MODS can test for this as soon as 5 days or at the longest 21 days. It's quite remarkable actually. And was of great interest to me since I work in TB!
Aside from LID, today was the first day that I ventured into Miraflores. I went to the Pizza Street (no joke, it's called Calle de las Pizzas) and got a delicious pepperoni pizza and a beer. So refreshing and it almost felt like I was at home, especially since it's next door to a Starbucks and a Pink Berry!! I met some people on the bus and in my hostel who gave me advice on where to go, where to shop, and what to see, so I am pretty excited to explore more of Miraflores this weekend!! I will try to post some pictures by Sunday!!
Thanks for all your support and love!!
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