We started our day at Marco's Cafe where we enjoyed another delicious meal of baleadas. Then we hopped into the van for the trip to the Dole Pineapple Plant. After we donned hairnets and washed our hands, our guide led us through the plant. With interpretation from Gaby and Susy we learned how the pineapples progress from their arrival at the plant to being boxed for shipping. Once we had eaten our fill of fresh pineapple we were off to the job site.
Teamwork resulted in many wheelbarrows full of sand filling in and leveling the foundation. More block was laid and the walls are growing taller. The work has been difficult but satisfying.
It was a short work day as Habitat threw us an end of the week party. We all got certificates as well as personalized photo frames. There was cake, ice cream, popsicles and a Spiderman pinata. After several kids had a go, our able mason Nedi broke it open.
It is with mixed emotions we begin preparations to return home. We are anxious to return to our families and our daily routines but we are sad to the leave our new friends and this beautiful country.
Adios from La Ceiba,
Virginia "La Power"
aka Ginger
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