Working and Playing

Hello everyone,

We are now into our third working day. We are all still learning new things and it continues to be exciting! We have already added several rows to the growing walls of the home, filling them in with mortar as it progresses. Jennifer and I have just learned how to mix the mortar and are considering it as a future career :). Each and every individual seems to be in their element, adding their own special touches and tips to these now familiar tasks. Though it is quite hot, we are full of snacks and water throughout the day. Lunches continue to be a feast, each boasting meats, veggies and various sodas... and we are able to update the blog!

Yesterday we closed our workday by going to a near-by town close to our hotel for a little drink. We went to a micro-brewery owned by a man from Oregon, called D&D Brewery. This place boasted drinks such as mango, raspberry and apricot ale, along with blueberry soda. Quite a few toasts were made, jokes tossed around and then we headed back to our little cottage-like homes at our hotel.

So far it has been quite the journey, filled with lots of smiles and laughs with the local Hondurans and group alike. We are continuing with home building and each day I am amazed not only by our progress, but by our spirit and enthusiasm as we go into each day. Let this, and the beautiful weather, continue. Salud!

ps- Pictures to come tomorrow!

- Amanda Shore, H.F.H./G.V. team member