Today was our first work day. We rode in the pickup trucks to our village Pampojila where we were divided into five teams and were introduced to our families. There were three local masons to assist us, and we learned the finer points of leveling the ground, using a machete and hammer to cut the cinder blocks to the right sizes. We also learned how to sift sand and mix concrete.
By lunch time we had all four levels of cinder blocks in place and enjoyed the meal our hosts had prepared for us. It consisted of scrambled eggs, black beans, tortillas, lemonade, with apples for dessert.
A couple of our team members enjoyed playing with and reading to some of the children. Spanish story books are much appreciated.
Attention Team II:
1. Knee pads will make your life much easier.
2. The weather is very variable so bring a rain jacket and pants or poncho.
3. Bring mosquito spray.
4. You might need a jacket for early morning or evenings.
5. You will probably want to pack some ibuprofen!
6. Diarrhea report: To date, no problems!
Stay tuned for tomorrow´s exciting episode!
Team I (Charlotte Corbridge & Mary Greenwald)
Attention Team II:
1. Knee pads will make your life much easier.
2. The weather is very variable so bring a rain jacket and pants or poncho.
3. Bring mosquito spray.
4. You might need a jacket for early morning or evenings.
5. You will probably want to pack some ibuprofen!
6. Diarrhea report: To date, no problems!
Stay tuned for tomorrow´s exciting episode!
Team I (Charlotte Corbridge & Mary Greenwald)
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