On the work site!

As I write this I'm sitting in the shade, trying to keep out of the sun. If you manage to find a shady spot, or somewhere a little overcast, you're fine. But as soon as you start digging in the sun, it can get very warm. Definitely not the same as yesterday!

Today has been a little rough for me, since I woke up with the cold I was hoping would stay away. My thoughts have all been a little fuzzy, and it can be frustrating to have to ask people to repeat what they just said multiple times.

That aside, we're finally working! I know the team has been looking forward to jumping in and helping out. So far we've been doing varied tasks like making mortar, hauling bricks, making tables, cutting and marking wood, and in general helping to get things done. It's very encouraging to watch the team finding spots where they can be of the most help.

I know my moment of fun came when I started taking pictures of the children. They were extremely amused with being able to look at themselves after I took their picture, and very quickly I had a mob of children and had to stop for the time being. Cam has been a big hit with the kids, since he can speak a fair bit of Creole, and Poppy has been serving as our translator. It makes me wish I had made a bigger effort to learn Creole before I came.

Roger and Bruce B seem to be enjoying themselves, having headed straight into doing the carpentry. The rest of us dive in wherever we're most needed. All in all, it seems to be going very well. However, when Cam told me the group usually went to bed around 9:30, it turns out he wasn't kidding! By 7pm last night everyone was tired, and I have no doubt today will be a similiar case!

Poppy and I will be starting the crafts soon, as the guys will be starting a rousing soccer game, I'm sure. So I had better go and join everyone now, and help out where I still can!
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