Wednesday, November 21 - Day Three

    In order to allow more time for the cement foundation to dry, we began our day with a tour of the local, world renowned cigar factory, Placencia . Did you know that it takes approximately 3-5 years for a tobacco leaf to become a cigar?  It is a very labour intensive process that makes one appreciate cigars that much more.

Inspecting fermented tobacco leaves 

Plasencia's Finest

Rolling the Cigars

    Today's workload was another joint effort where half of each team came together to construct the rebar to enable further phases of the brickwork, while the other half of each team began the construction of the walls at each of their respective sites. The homes finally began to take shape and everyone was on schedule and excited with the progress.

     In addition to the work that was done on the homes, at the end of the day, the group decision to donate a new sink and wood stove to third family became a reality, thanks to the Ottawa Police Association.

Old Sink

New Sink

     The evening ended with a presentation and thanks from the executive director of Habitat Nicaragua, Frank Matus.  There are many great projects happening here!

Local kids playing baseball

Thoughts of the Day:

"I was touched that Renée was really happy to be ont his trip and that she was going to work very hard." - Jennifer

"Do not bend over when making rebar ( especially if you have long hair)"  - wise words from Rosie 

"Nobody will question the Gervais heart but maybe their brains" - Dave and Brian

"This country is full of smiles" -Tony

"I'm really terrified of snakes" - Wendy

Happy Anniversary Gerry and Camille-  Team Nicaragua