We are now three days into week 2 and both teams have made amazing progress with pits dug, concrete pipes installed and back filled and brick work complete. The concrete finish is continuing at both sites.
Bill, Evy, Liz, Tom and Betty are working at the home of a local family and are treated with fresh coconut and bananas. Liz, one of our teachers on board and resident animal lover, has been tending to the farm animals, and conducting impromptu lessons and reading time with the children (a special experience for all involved).
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Bill and Tom have worked tirelessly and creatively through the 35C temperatures and difficult ground conditions to dig the latrine pit. I understand the pit has an interesting spiral staircase. Betty and Evy have been busy laying bricks, applying and finishing concrete.
The second
latrine is being constructed by Lynda, Lindy, Jeries, Chelsea and Don at the
women handy craft project in Odong. The project provides training in various
crafts (weaving, jewelry making) and an opportunity for the women to earn
income. Our efforts are guided by our smiling and quiet contractor referred to
as Uncle (or Po, his Khmer name). He ensures the site is ready for us each day
and quietly guides us through our paces ensuring an acceptable finish. The digging
of our pit was a team effort with everyone taking a turn in the pit.
Don Brimacombe
DWC Volunteer Team Leader
Cambodia. February 2015
