Wednesday, August 1, 2012

110 something degrees with 100% humidity

Hey guys!
Sorry its been so long since my last post...I've been on some crazy adventures as usual. This past week the interns went to Rincon with the team from Kentucky that's here to build a church. The team had started it two or so years ago...but the health department decided it was not safe and that some changes had to be made. The church requested around $10,000 to finish the project. We didnt know for sure if they were going to be able to make it until 2 days before we left (that's a leap of faith on their part right?) God permitting the church got the money and we were able to buy the supplies needed. 
We slept "outside" for the entire week (there was a roof over some concrete). They gave us some foam sleeping pads so it was pretty comfy! Every day it was at least 110 degrees and 100% humidity. I don't think any one had worked or been that sweaty...ever. The work consisted of digging out the rocks and dirt to lower the surface, mixing concrete, poring concrete, painting, and hanging rafters for the ceilings. I pretty much painted the whole time. We painted the rafters, some weird metal things, and benches to go in the church. Doesn't seem like very hard work but when its at least 110 degrees and 100% humidity anything is hard! It tested our relationships and our attitudes, but we made it through and grew along the way. 
While we were there we got to go down to the "beach" because it was about a 5 minute walk. The "beach" is part of the gulf and the land pretty much just meets the water. It looks like a lake because its so calm and does not smell like an ocean at all. its very pretty though! We caught some iguana for dinner! i got to skin it and clean it out so we could eat it. It tastes like chicken with the texture of beef =]
we got to go fishing too! I got 3 fish! it was super fun. Oh and fresh coconut cut from the tree is really good. 

Me and hannah (one of my roommates) had to say goodbye to the rest of the interns today and yesterday...so we are having a rough time. But we get an intern from seattle today named Brady (apparently he came with first pres last summer? i dont know him though). So a new chapter is about to begin and me and hannah are pretty excited! Sorry this post is brief i have limited time as usual.
I will try and post something next week!
Talk to yall later!

~Alex

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