During the months of November to April, we see lots of rain here in the highlands of Peru. However, when the sun comes out, temperatures quickly rise into the mid 80s (30 degrees Celsius). In the afternoon dark clouds move in and the first sounds of thunder remind everybody that it is time to look for shelter.
The rain room at the hospital entrance offers shelter to our patients, who sometimes wait outside even overnight. No matter what the weather conditions, they wait hoping for a next day appointment to see a doctor.
