Chato arrived in Costa Rica just three days ago and he has
been busy ever since. He spent the first
couple days visiting with family and friends, but has also been very busy planning
for the arrival of the other 13 Minnesotan’s coming to help in the oven
building.
Yesterday Chato, West and I headed back into San Marcos to
finish the last phase before the rest of the group arrives. We
arrived at the Perez family with arms wide open. We immediately went to work preparing for the
last cement slab. This is the final slab
where the fire brick will eventually be placed to begin the construction of the
actual oven itself.
So, today was a double duty day. We helped with the shelter while at the same
time laid the foam glass and 4 inch slab.
The bulk of the work today was under a plastic tarp. Cristina kept us well hydrated and well
fed. West kept busy with the chickens, pigs
and brand new puppies, born just yesterday.
Thanks to the ongoing support of friends and family, we
offered to pay for the tin roof of a shelter.
Prior to leaving on Friday, I told them that we had gathered enough funds
to pay for part of the shelter. The
Perez family was so excited that they immediately called a local construction
guy and had him over to discuss options.
To our surprise, a round open shelter was always in their dreams, they
had been saving old electric posts in hopes that they would someday be able to build. They
bartered with neighbors for additional supplies and immediately began
construction. Tomorrow we will purchase the tin roof and
with cooperating weather we may have something more than a large plastic tarp
to protect us from the daily bouts of rain.
Special thanks to those who are still donating. Please be sure to pass on our blog to friends
and family who would be interested in our journey. It’s been word of mouth that has gotten us
this far. Just as you have, others may
still be interested in supporting us and the purchase of cement for the shelter
floor.
So, until next time, blessings to you all. Happy trails to those traveling to join us.
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