Pancakes for PAN

Hola!

Jamie here once again giving you the update on our team and its adventures!

This morning the team was not as sore, but the spirits skyrocketed when our breakfast of pancakes were brought out! Complete with Aunt Jemima Maple Syrup, the now full Pan team headed out for another day on the worksite.

Our painting team had made such progress, that they had decided to continue painting past the lobby and down the hallway, much to the delight of the clinic staff.

Our brick masons were busy at work continuing to build walls higher and higher and bringing out the of-course-it-passes-health-and-safety scaffolding. We breaked for lunch early today as the temperature (without the humid-ex) was 34 degrees celsius. That´s right folks, and let me tell you, it felt well over 40 it was so muggy.

After lunch, we had a group go to the school once again to do some crafts and play soccer with the older high school students. Due to the high skill levels of the Nicaraguans, Jocelyn Boley´s only defense tactic left was to lift them off the ground and then take posession of the ball. She still lost.

The students were so grateful and overjoyed of our teams presence there that they continued to follow the members around in hopes of an extra hug or game. Overall the visit was extremely positive and has had lasting effects on both team members and students.

Meanwhile, back on site, the building team had waded through our sweat to build 10 bricks high on three walls, and up to window height on the forth. Many thanks goes to the clinic staff who had brought out an assortment of fruit bowls for the team. They were much appreciated during the heat. With both translators at the school, we really learnt the importance of sign language when trying to communicate with our foreman Mauricio.

At dinner we had a recap of the day from all three groups, and decided upon cutting off work tomorrow at lunch time and doing some touring. Hopefully this involoves the volcano surfing Annette was talking about (I´m sure it´s really safe Mom!).

Goodnight from Nicaragua, and may your sleep be gecko-free.

Jamie Boley