Generous contributions have provided sufficient funds for the materials to construct a concrete Block/Chain link fence around the perimeter of the Los Tambos compound - approx 800 linear feet. Mr. Pedro - a local resident - is the General Contractor - and along with about 15 of us will provide the labor. Footings have been dug and the concrete poured and a good section of the block has been put in place. There is still a long way to go - but the goal is to have this entire block wall and fence complete by mid February. Pretty optimistic goal - but with what they have completed in the last week..... don't bet against it! Add to this the fact that Mr. Pedro has a severely injured leg so he has to use crutches to get around and lay brick. The injury occurred on January 4th and his comment is - "I already know it is hurt, why go to the Doctor and have him tell me the same thing?" He is quite a gentleman and a real asset to the community.
On Wednesday the gate for the entrance was delivered to the site. A really nice piece of metal work from Spanish L
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Power lines have been run throughout the village and hookups to the individual homes has begun. This is going to be quite a change in Los Tambos. The school has been wired and the access pole planted. As soon as the proper approvals are secured - hook up will occur and the school will have electricity for the first time. Plan is for this to occur in the next few days!!
Plenty of "STUFF" to keep Joe occupied while the ladies sew!!
Saturday is market day in San Ignacio. They offer more fruits, vegetables and other stuff than you can imagine. Compared to prices in the States, this produce is just about free - fresh and top quality. Just about an every Saturday trip.
This spread from our trip on Saturday totaled US$7.50. If you insist on spending - go to the general store and pick up a small container of Tide laundry detergent - US$16.50. I tried to convince Linda that wearing dirty clothes is an alternative - but no go on that idea!
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