David (Rico Swaggo NSYNCas) and two of the children at the center during lunch.
David
(Rico Swaggo NSYNCas) and two of the children at the center during
lunch.
Today was HOT...and humid. Let's just get that out
there. The Americans were sweating buckets and stinking up the
barrio. That being said, we were extremely productive, as
well. We cut, bent, and tied rebar and kids, parents and
volunteers worked side-by-side tightening wire, scooping dirt, and
downing hundreds of glasses of water.
Our group has really bonded in the last 24 hours. Now, usually
what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico. However, dear loyal
readers, we are letting you in on the "inside scoop." The four
Davids, affectionately known as D4, have all earned nick-names
(apodos). Mo (David #1) is our jobsite medic and camp
mother. When The Sleeper (David #2) got a small cut, Mo fixed him
all up--bandage with smileyface to boot! Rojo (David #3) has a
super power: he can burn and tan all in a matter of
hours...impressive. And, finally, we have our famous Rico Swaggo
NSYNCas (David #4), who is entirely too fabulous and cool, and yet, he
fits right in with us.
We hope to finish cutting, bending and tying rebar on the south wall of
the school and to maybe even pour concrete (not to be confused with
cement, thank you very much) tomorrow. The frontloader (machina)
will come tomorrow to carry off a bunch, "Hey! Look a gecko!" of the
dirt so we can level the site and prepare to pour the concrete for the
foundation. It's pretty exciting to see the progress and to be a
part of the project. When you see how much the school and Goldie
do with so little, it's completely humbling. It's also
encouraging, though, because a little amount of money can go SO
far. We've already had many discussions about coming home and
better explaining what the school & community center does on a
daily basis. Swag.
More to come tomorrow! Adios y paz!
-Claire S.
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