Our first full day of work went really well and we made a lot of progress. We hauled more dirt out of the house to level the floors, and we added a couple of rows to the walls of the house. The weather is pretty hot and humid - around 85 to 90 degrees - and the worst time to work is in the afternoon around 1 to 3. In the morning, our work site is mostly in the shade so that helps a lot. No one has complained about any problems due to the heat, and we are taking a lot of breaks and drinking a lot of water.
So far the food is definitely bearable, and Emily approved of the peanut butter that Hector brought us for a snack. Today, on the way back to our hotel, we stopped at a fruit stand alongside of the road. There was a series of fruit stands all in a row that took up about 100 yards and was a very impressive sight. Hector treated us to fresh pineapple (which is safe to eat because it has a rind) and we also tried some fresh coconut. The pineapple was the best that I have ever had. Tucker also bought some bananas, which came still on the stem of the tree and looked like a cotton candy stick. They were finger bananas, and we got about 4 dozen of them for 25 lempiras, which is about $1.25.
We have had a lot of fun talking to the local kids that come to say hi to us at the work site. At the end of the day, we went to a field with them and played soccer for a bit. Emily and Kellen are the two most talkative with the local kids, which is ironic because they also speak the least Spanish! It is very entertaining to see them try to communicate with them using the dozen Spanish words they know.
Hector has to drive back to San Pedro Sula tonight, so I have to go now. Feel free to post a comment with any questions, and I´ll try to answer them as I can. The comments don´t get published until I approve them, but I will post them when I see them and try to answer as many as I can.
Adios,
Mike
5 comments:
Emily - I am so proud that you are working and eating the food! I like the fact that you guys are playing soccer with the locals - girls did you bring a basketball to get a game going? Just kidding:) This is so rewarding what you are doing, and I wish you the best. Emily's proud Aunt Martha!
Mike, thanks for the progress photos---almost makes us parents feel like we are there! Will the floor of the house remain dirt? Also, have you been having to deal with much rain?
Keep up the good work and God bless all of you......
Colleen Wildt
Greetings from The Land of Theologia!
Question: I understand that water services were de-centralized in 2003ish. What is the availabilty of water and are you witnessing any signs of progress in this regard?
Good job on good work. You remain in my prayers!
Christ's Peace!
Hi everyone! Sounds like you're having a great, fulfilling experience. Keep up the good work!
And thanks for the Wikipedia link, Mike :) Farkle sounds amazing.
Sounds like you guys are doing great! Thanks for the update and pictures. It's great to see and hear what you're doing! Teach Kellen more Spanish!!
Kellen's Mom and Dad
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