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Work Day #4

Today was our last day on the work site.  And guess what... we didn't have to dig any more ditches.  Most of the morning was spent helping the masons lay the rebar in the ditches so that the foundation can be poured (after we leave, of course!).  The self-proclaimed "Dream Team" challenged team "Numero Uno"  to a cinder block moving contest... and lost handily!  Lunch brought an end to the intra-Babson competition. 

After lunch we cheered on 5 Babson players (and a potential Babson recruit) as they played on the international volunteer (IV) soccer team in the Habitat soccer tournament.  Although the IV team lost in the first round, our very own Doug Griffin was the team's MVP  --- way to go Doug!    

Before leaving the work site, all the international volunteers were treated to some mouth-watering El Salvador specialities while being serenaded by a local band (Our own John Norton joined the band for a couple notes, but then, well,... was asked to sit down.... Good try, though, John!)  We also heard an emotional testimonial from the first physically disabled Habitat homeowner in El Salvador; her house is currently under construction in our village!

We tried out a local restaurant, Quattro Estaciones (Four Seasons), for dinner tonight and we were pleasantly surprised to find such a chic restaurant in Santa Ana.  The delicious meal combined with the true comraderie of the group made this a special way to end our time in Santa Ana.  No need for Mao tonight!


Posted by Brian Duggan on March 20, 2008 18:52





 

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