Monday, March 22, 2010

Day Six

Today was our first all-day work day. The students started off by finishing the paint on the trim of the dining hall, and putting up the remaining strips as well. Not long after, two of the boys assisted the carpenter, Louis, as he built a roof onto the kitchen to protect the children when they get their food. Not to worry, they were not on ladders! The next job was to mix cement, in order to finish off the outside back wall of the dining hall--this has to be done by hand and the children were amazed at how difficult this task was. The groundwork was also laid for a sink in the dining hall, which will be finished tomorrow.

We have both been so very impressed with the persistence and dedication our students have shown in the face of real, physical labor that would stymie even seasoned American laborers. Here, there are no cement mixers--it's done by hand! Not single person complained about their jobs and we worked through hot weather!

We hear the dinner bell ringing and are very hungry, so we're signing off here. Tonight is the Belize zoo tour at night. More tomorrow.
Mrs. Smedira and Ms. Berman-Dry



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