Then we made our way back down the mountain and began our first day of work on the site. One of the things that had to be finished was putting a top on the septic tank, so one team organized to form and pour it, using some of the remaining remesh for strength. The lid didn't need much concrete, so we mixed it by hand on the ground, Haitian style.
All done but the hatch!
Several of the guys with some experience laying block said they would give it a try, so they started off on the front and back walls, building up the leads to 5 blocks on the corners and then filling in above the bond beam. They started off slow, but as they got the hang of it, things went faster. We were lucky to have two real scaffolds lent to us by Julio Herrera, so that made it a lot easier.
Another chore we had to take care of was to round up all the blocks that had been left around the outside wall for scaffolding. Who said ladies and the younger guys can't carry blocks!
We already had several truckloads of sand to begin spreading for the Phase 1 drain field and the one behind the Director's house. This is going to be our biggest effort all week, as it will require moving a lot of sand!
Altogether a very productive first day! This is a large team that is highly motivated to get a lot of unfinished work out of the way so we can move on to the roof. We are praying for the Lord's provision and protection this week, not the least in keeping us safe in the heat!
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