"Light Construction" Cistern Stand

The ladies went this morning to visit a family that lost a child last week and also went into town to see the market. More on that later.

The men stayed back to work on a elevated stand for captured rainwater in the event of a power or water outage, the family can still take a shower with decent pressure.

Ron and I started with the woodwork and Joseph, Jeremy and Ryan went with Brian to get some construction supplies.

Ron and I were able to get the major framing complete when the others got back we were able to put the decking and diagonal bracing installed. No Home Depot so the supply run took over 6 unique stores.

Once the ladies got back we ate lunch, Chick-Fil-A sandwiches a la Becky. They were awesome. Just like I like them, no pickles. We also had salad, fruit and veggies. I forgot to take a picture before I ate so no before and after this time.

After lunch the boys went back at the cistern stand and the attached picture is where we finished for the day. It is amazing what you take for granted in the States, a simple chop saw or bandsaw would have reduced the time by 5 or 10 fold.

Around 2 most of us left for a boat ride. Ron and Lee headed toward Nampula to pick up the luggage that was lost. On the boat ride, we were able to take a few hours and go snorkeling. It was pretty cool. You will have to wait for the pictures, but the first fish we saw was a lionfish, you know the prickly one you only see in aquariums. We did have our first injury. Ryan was attacked by some coral and has a few cuts on his hands (at least that is the story we are telling everyone else).

It is almost dinnertime here, we are going to be treated to a traditional barbecue. Chicken and Goat. It should be pretty cool.

- Garrett