Sunday - Sosua by the Sea

Yesterday our WestJet flight crew looked after us very nicely and the 'front end' even managed to get us to the DR 15 minutes early!!  We arrived at our accommodations in time for a late supper and were off to bed early.

Today is a rest and get organized day.  Following a relaxed breakfast on the patio, overlooking the ocean, we returned to our rooms and were met by Phil Williams, a Director of Servant’s Heart Ministries.  We returned to the patio and enjoyed a second hot beverage while Phil alternately ate breakfast and talked to us about the ever changing programs run by the organization.  He informed us about ongoing initiatives as well as some future ‘dreams’.  I can tell you more about these plans at a later date, once we have some more facts and figures.

Bea spent a couple of hours sorting all the supplies according to where they will end up going, then repacked the bags. Thanks Bea.  Vic and I continued talking with Phil - more listening than talking actually.

After lunch Dave and Dario arrived with their vehicles to pick up some stuff* and take us to the school in Cangrejo (can-gray-hoe) where we will be doing carpentry, painting and organizing.  We did some planning and measuring so that we can pick up lumber on the way to work tomorrow.  We viewed the second floor of the school addition, which is now finished.  We will be using it as our workshop for the woodworking project - building cupboards and shelves for the library and a classroom.

Looking at the School Addition

Library in Which we will be Building Shelves

*The ‘stuff’ mentioned above was a hockey bag full of supplies for David to use in his art program with the kids in the village of Loma.  Also included were some playground toys.  Dave said that it is like Christmas only better.

Bea Presenting Dave with His Bag of Goodies

Back ‘home’ now for some design work for tomorrow.