March 5, 2008

Stephanie wanted to know what a typical day is like here so here is a run down of what things have been like the past few days. We get up early and get to work about 8:00 a.m. and usually get back around 6:00 p.m. So far we have spent the days out in the field digging wells, observing the logistical details of running the organization, and interviewing all of those involved in the organization. In the coming days we plan to spend a little more time in the office writing up some of our ideas and meeting with people. Tomorrow, we have a meeting with the accountant and the regional manager, Dave and I may split up to try and divide and conquer a little more.

Jack has been doing all of the cooking and does a great job at it. He seems happy to have someone to cook for as he has been living here alone since February. After dinner we have been spending the evening discussing the operation, strategizing, taking turns using the Internet, and teasing Ben about wearing a bed sheet around (Ben is the Intern visiting Moz on his way to Ethiopia – both of his bags were lost and he has been washing his clothes every night and leaving them in front of the fan to dry). Ben leaves tomorrow night though and I received my bag today so we feel we’re losing our entertainment. We watched a movie Saturday night using the Ascend projector, but for the most part have been busy until 11:00 or 12:00.

The first picture shows Eric and Felipe bottom right to left) helping Ben (on top) tie down the wheel barrow for the one and a half to two hour drive to the orphanage in Tica. The second picture shows Ben in his moo moo dress.