Hola from down in El Salvador!
Today we worked a little more than a half day. It was pretty much the same type of work: sifting sand, shoveling sand, laying blocks, tying rebar, etc... but it was different today. Instead of everyone trying to work so hard, there was more effort on our part to communicate more with the masons. It was really neat to see everyone communicating. Even if we weren't using the right words, the message was getting across. We talked about our families and got to know more about each other and not just about the work we were doing. We are beginning to learn so much about each other.
In the afternoon, we made a visit to the community that Marcia and Diane helped build houses in last year. The family was so excited to see us. We got huge hugs! The children were especially giggly when having their picture taken. They really enjoyed seeing themselves. Diane and Marcia also showed them a scrapbook from last year... which by the way we forgot halfway down the road from the hotel and we had to turn back to get, but all in all it turned out to be a great day!
The radio stations were supposed to show up today so everyone wore their red shirts. They didn't show and rumor has it they are coming tomorrow. We all considered wearing our red shirts again but they are pretty smelly.
Tomorrow we are finishing an hour early to go check out some Mayan ruins, we can't wait!
Put the red shirts back on...smelly shirts make for good reading!
ReplyDeleteWish I had better news on the Packer game (not sure if you guys can get updates???) Offensive line is so bad, so very bad. Favre connected for three touchdown passes and 271 yards in a 30-23 victory over our Packers :( He looked good. Can't be a hater of Favre...40 (almost) and fantastic.
Have a great time seeing the The Mayan ruins. What creative people! Excelled in sculpture, painting, pottery and other arts. Not sure where you guys get to go, but Joya de Ceren - is a site where a Mayan village, due to a volcanic eruption, was buried by volcanic ashes for some 1,400 years until discovered in 1976. That would be so very awesome to see. Have a great time!
Lots of love~
I am so glad you are having a great trip and wish I could be there with you. The work you are doing is so important and life changing for everyone involved. Thanks for being there. The pictures look great, especially of the village we worked in last year!! Looking forward to reading more updates. - Michael Groth
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is going well. It sounds like an experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime! I can't wait to hear about all the experiences you had when you return.
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling everyone - Tanya P.