We have run out of adjectives to describe the heat, suffice to say today was brutal. Myself, I find the mornings to be the hardest as we hop of the air conditioned bus in clean clothes refreshed and ready for work and are hit with a wave of heat unfamiliar to us Aussies. You can literally see the sweat runners running down the chest and nose within minutes. Once your shirt is saturated and you are into your work routine you don’t seem to notice the heat after that first hour.
With that said today’s blog entry is going to be short and clinical as myself and the other 17 team members are stuffed and trying to conserve energy for the next 5 days of work.
The boys enjoyed a lot of interaction with the children today, filling out descriptions of themselves that the children had prepared, reading books, playing table soccer, having nap time with the kids and engraving their names in the wet concrete which had been prepared by Bayden and David.
Today we covered the eaves, put two ceiling in, painted the skirtings & constructed the covered walkways between the two buildings. We had two members down with tummy issues, so after a days rest at the hotel they are now comfortable and ready for work tomorrow. Despite the gruelling conditions all worked well, dinner was great and all are looking forward to an early night so they can be on deck tomorrow.
By tomorrow all of the exterior will be finished and then we can concentrate on the interior fit out.
Craig Jeffery
With that said today’s blog entry is going to be short and clinical as myself and the other 17 team members are stuffed and trying to conserve energy for the next 5 days of work.
The boys enjoyed a lot of interaction with the children today, filling out descriptions of themselves that the children had prepared, reading books, playing table soccer, having nap time with the kids and engraving their names in the wet concrete which had been prepared by Bayden and David.
Today we covered the eaves, put two ceiling in, painted the skirtings & constructed the covered walkways between the two buildings. We had two members down with tummy issues, so after a days rest at the hotel they are now comfortable and ready for work tomorrow. Despite the gruelling conditions all worked well, dinner was great and all are looking forward to an early night so they can be on deck tomorrow.
By tomorrow all of the exterior will be finished and then we can concentrate on the interior fit out.
Craig Jeffery
7 comments:
What a hugh job in such gruelling conditions. It is great to see a
picture of Philippa & Julie in action. The building looks fantastic - different to what I imagined. How amazing you all are, not much longer.
Love to all
Lynnie
What a fantastic effort! The work completed is amazing, the experience if forever and the effect on the orphans' is invaluable, not to forget the appreciation from the Sisters. You guys will be always be "saints" to them!
Love the blogging, such a magnificent example of how technology can bring us together to share experiences.
Well done,
Mark G
Jeffo,
It's Drino, your old mate from school. Just came across this fantastic project. Great to see you hard at it mate!! keep going and look forward to seeing the results. What a wonderful experience for the boys.
You are all doing a great job, so good infact that I heard Mr Tim Cleary is going to give you all an extra week off ........actually thats a joke :),(sorry)
but you are all incredible, and very talented, keep up the good work, you are all not just perfect role models for your college, but a shining example for youth in general.
Regards to all
David Connell
Hi everyone... delighted to see that thigs ae going well. We are back for Uluru now and loved being able to follow the project from the middle of Aust. I agree with Lynnie that it was great to see the girls painting. When will we see Miss Mac in action?
Love to you all
David and Margaret
Dear Craig and all the boys and staff
I have spent the last 15mins reading your wonderful blog and all the great things and challenges you have encounted so far. Craig and others, you have done a remarkable job and you should be very proud of your efforts. The orphans and the sisters will forever remember your kindness and service to them. The boys, I know from experience, (after I took the PLC girls to Manila), will carry these memories with them for a life time and many will be changed from what they have seen. Awesome stuff - Lew and I look forward to the "slide night" when you get home Craig!!
Row Short
It's good to see Tom's learning how to read, keep enjoying yourselves and have a great time. Don't forget my shoe size tom :)
xx Georgia
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