So today was the first day of work. We woke up at the usual 8 AM for breakfast and went off to work in San Andreas. The town consists of many identical houses, and each is getting a kitchen added onto it. In order to build the kitchens, the dirt is dug from the ground, a foundation is put in, and cinder blocks and cement, along with metal rods, compose the walls. We all helped build kitchens today, whether it was tying the metal rods or digging for the foundation, we all assisted. We really take for granted an 8 to 5 day. These people wake up at sunrise and start building their houses and they don't stop until sunset. Although they have to break their backs every day for work, they all have very positive attitudes. The children are great, sometimes shouting “gringos!”and always ready to play. They love digital cameras. Towards the end of the workday, a few of us got to witness the killing of a pig for meals. It was quite a gruesome scene.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Photos!
I just wanted to add a few photos!
The photos are of us on our first day of work, us and the kids, and of the beautiful active volcano across from our hotel "Volcano Atitlan". It was only visible last night as the clouds hide it very well.
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