Today we started our first full day of volunteering at the Mission with a breakfast with our fellow volunteers. For our service project today, we helped
build stoves in a smaller community outside of San Lucas. To reach the community we once again rode in
the back of pickup trucks. Once we
arrived at our location we split into two groups in order to be able to make
two stoves. The process of building the
stoves began by sifting rocks out of sand, which was used to make the
cement. We made the cement by combining
the cement mix with the sifted sand and water. This cement
was then used with the concrete blocks and the previously sifted rocks to form
the foundation of the stove.
We then
headed back into San Lucas. After
stopping at the hotel, a group of us met up with a long term volunteer, Leah,
and we went around to different shops. Next, we ventured into the market place where the people of San Lucas go
to purchase items for their homes. From
there we walked to the cemetery where we were able to observe the grave of
Father Gregory. He was a very influential
member of the community and was essential in the foundation of the Mission.
Since he passed away a year ago he has been greatly missed.
From there we went back to the Mission to
enjoy another meal with everyone. We
look forward to continuing our work with the community tomorrow.
-Rachelle and Kayla
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