We hit water in Campanero Numero Dos (sorry guys, these are in no particular order)
Tortillas the community women made us for lunch
Barb, Hannah, and I at the second village (whose name I don't know), working the trench. Mud drilling is totally different than the air hammer.
The whole team at the well (pozo) dedication at Campanero Dos
Carlos, our awesome in-country leader, translator, genius holding the plaque for the completed well
A man fishing for tilapia in the second village (where we didn't complete the well). You can see how polluted the water is that the eat the fish from, but not only that, this is their drinking water as well.
Mud drilling at the second village. Three other teams had drilled on this well. We left it unfinished as well, but the next week they were planning on attempting again with a different rig.
Me visiting with mis amigas at a village school. The rural areas typically have school through 6th grade (although this one went to 9th). Lack of education is the biggest problem in El Salvador.
Another delicious lunch in the community.
Maria, our lovely hostess, in Campanero Dos, showing us the water from their hand dug wells. These wells are typically 20-50 feet, and polluted from sea water, surface water etc. The well we completed was about 100 ft deep, and filtered through hard volcanic rock to purify it.
One of my best memories. During hygiene training, we had the kids draw maps of their community. Everyone loved it! The adults got down on the floor and everyone had a great time! And their maps ranged from highly accurate, to pictorial in nature.
Lowering pipe down into the casing. It's incredibly hard to lower pipe from over your head, into the whole, without "dropping" it.
Aqua Viva truck.
Family in the second village. They were generous enough to let us use their electricity to cut slots into PVC for the casing.
Jorge, the primero (mayor-ish) in Campanero Dos introducing us to the community. We spent a morning walking around the village (about 50 families) doing this. It was so great to meet them and see their hospitality.
Typical home in both communities. They have no garbage service, so it just accumulates everywhere.
Our friend, John Nadolski, was a great addition to the team. He's from Douglas, and works full-time for Living Water. His passion for people was clearly evident in all that he did.
Getting ready to drive to Denver the morning we left. This is actually in front of Dave and my house.
Although they lived in extreme poverty, this woman had a beautiful garden. She had plants in all kinds of containers. It was a joy to visit her. She said we're always welcome in her home.
After the dedication ceremony, we went over the local carpenter's house. His family showered us with gifts, mangos, souvenirs, cocos, flores. Their generosity was amazing!
The villagers, C #2, as the dedication ceremony.
Dave, getting refreshed, at the freshly set pump.
Dave's birthday papa! We had ice cream later. Don't ask him if I remembered his birthday. It was mid-morning before it dawned on me! :)
Hannah and Dani! She did so awesome playing with the kids! And he was such a great kid! So happy!
Completed well with plaque.
Hannah and my first interaction with cafe (coffee) trees! Love them! Love the berries! Ate too many!
Dave and I share a coco (coconut)! So good!
Freshly picked pepper, from a bush next to this homes entry. I think it was called Goat's Head.
Puposas! The national food of El Salvador! Delicious!
Our boots at the entry way of the guest house.
The playa (beach) with a beautiful statue of Jesus. I enjoyed watching this be illuminated every morning!
How Dave and I rode around. How I came to seriously consider going with dreds.
The air hammer drill. Sooo dusty!
Oh, what a great trip! I pray for the people of Campenaro Numero Dos and San Juan (the second village) every day and am so glad I was able to enjoy the experience with you two!
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