Day 2

 We got off to a slow start today because a couple people were feeling under the weather. Thus, we had a smaller crew going to Nueva Capital than we originally thought we would. 

Two of our families were working on leveling their plots when we arrived. Our house wood did not arrive due to another complication. Bruce tried his hand at chipping apart a huge rock so it could be carried in manageable pieces. I believe he was able to get a couple pieces off before giving up. We transferred smaller rocks from the area of the yard that will have the pila, kitchen, and outhouses. 

We ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in a room set aside for us in the school. While eating lunch, we were told our house wood would not be arriving today. So, another change of plans - we sorted the bunk bed wood and hope to work on those tomorrow. We also delivered to the school's principal several bags of clothes that Marta had set aside for us, as well as a small bag of school supplies. Needless to say, it was a day of frustrations; we had to keep changing our schedule to adapt to items beyond our control.

Marta's mom made us a delicious supper of pork roast, sweet potatoes, vegetable salad, tomatoes, and cucumbers. She made the meal in a typical Honduran fashion. Marta's mom is definitely a great cook. Marta said this is the meal her mother makes for special holidays, which made us feel very special indeed!

The late afternoon and early evening were mostly spent socializing. By 8 p.m. everyone was preparing for bed. We're hoping for a more productive day tomorrow.

Lourdes with her two children.

Leveling the yard

Ruben and Vanessa with their children.

John & Bruce helping remove a large rock.

Carolyn carried rocks.

Bruce chipped away at this monster rock.

Gate Guard Luis sanitizes children's shoes.