Today we completed our work on the house. Literally, we did as much as we possibly could given the available resources. Most of the walls are up and the septic hole and trench are complete. The next task for them is to lay the plumbing and pour the floor. The house is 45 square meters, not very large for a family of five - two bedrooms, one bath, living room and kitchen. It is a vast improvement over where they currently live.
After work, we had a party with some of the Habitat staff, the new homeowner family, and a few others at a camp that the owners are fixing up in an attempt to attract eco-tourists. Interesting! After swimming in the river and playing a little volleyball, we gathered for refreshments, followed by some speeches and the presentation of certificates to each member of our team. We were all moved - both the locals and each of us.
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On Saturday, March 27, twelve Jacksonville area residents representing Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) travelled to Tucurrique, Cartago, Costa Rica to work with Habitat para la Humanidad Costa Rica. We worked to build a house for a family with three children. Here is an account of our time in Costa Rica and some pictures of our experiences.
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