February 13th, 2010
Progress at Los Arcos
WOW! I leave in three days. I have a huge wad of cash in my room so first thing this morning I will taxi down to the Ferreteria to pay them for the materials for Los Arcos. I’m a little nervous having all this cash and there is no such thing as paying with a credit card or a cheque here in Copan. Saul e-mailed last night to show us pictures of what the folks had accomplished in the two days since our visit and I was amazed at how things were progressing. Everything is done by hand – with “special”tools like shovels.
Ellen and I had a planning meeting yesterday looking at long and short term goals. At the top of the list I think is furnishing the new classroom in Los Arcos when it is done. Good desks will cost about USD$30 a piece and they would need about 30 of them and I am hoping that we can find enough money to provide those to the school.
Christiane left this morning and I’ll miss having her here to bounce ideas off of and help me with translations. It’s been great to have her here for her input and perspective – and she is fun and great company too. Safe travels dear daughter and hope you have a great time diving on Utila.
I need to get serious about contracting a sign for the first classroom and firm up transportation plans for the Amigos Optometry group that is coming in March. Still need to locate translators also. That should keep me busy enough for the day.
Planning meeting with Ellen
Celeste and Christiane making a friend