Yesterday was day one of our construction efforts. We spent most of the morning moving dirt and rocks from one area of the site to another to level the ground for a future staircase. We also did some work in the garden, pulling weeds and clearing the area to plant seeds. Marla brought lettuce, green pepper, hot pepper, sunflower and corn seeds. However we may have to leave them because planting season isn't until December, according to the kids.
The kids arrived around 2pm for the after school program. There are over 130 children enrolled in the program now. After doing homework for an hour or so, the children put on a welcoming production for us, full of traditional dancing, skits, and singing.
For the rest of they day we waited for our contractor, Wilson, to return with the metal poles we need to begin construction on the second floor, which we will start today. Luckily, one of our team members, Kayla, is the daughter of an esteemed welder (and a skilled welder herself!). She will be welding the metal poles together for us today.
We concluded our day with dinner at Felix and Flora's house, a huge and delicious meal after a long and tiring day. And now, after a night's rest and breakfast, we're heading out the door for day two.
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