Hola! We have successfully finished 3 working days and were pleased to hear Julio (our head Mason) say that we are a day ahead of schedule. We spent our third day working on all the walls (interior and exterior), and mixing lots of cement. Phoebe worked dilegently on ensuring the floor of Almas (the new home owner) room would be smooth around the edges and Bert continuously carried bricks to the interior of the home. Throughout the day we heard alot of Meso Meos in reference to our work (this means or work was so so), but it is the occasional Perfecto from Julio that keeps us going.
The day was hard work in the Hondurian heat, but we were lucky that Julio let us off a bit early and we had some time for a swim in the pool and some cervazas (20 limperas each, which converts to about 1.00 USD!!).
Here is a list of some things we have learned so far . ......
1. Cement bricks have a right and wrong way up
2. A bit of Mortar fixes all mistakes
3. Anything can be deep fried (even cauliflower)
4. If you dig a large hole, you will eventually have to fill it
5. After 4 days without chocolate, it ends up as the topic in alot of conversations
6. When you are not feeling well, a needle in the bum can cure anything!!
Most of all we have learned that a group of 12 hard working Canadians can build a pretty amazing home and have alot of fun and great laughs along the way!!
We are having an incredible time and cannot wait to share more details upon our return.
Enjoy the photos,
Erin and Troy
2 comments:
Hi Troy and Erin
Glad to see you on the pictures!!!
Looks and sounds like you are having a great and productive time. Be safe and have fun. We love you lots.
PS. Who got the shot in the bum???
Hey Troy and Erin!
Great to hear from you guys and we're all happy that you're having a great time. Nice to see you guys in the pictures...of course Troy you have to be doing something comical in a picture.... Stay safe and have fun!
Love,
Jenn
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