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The main group arrived at San Salvador a few days after Evan and I came into the country. We picked them up and took them to the community. The ride up to the community required that we all pile onto the top of a truck with our supplies and equipment.
A better piece of road leading to the community.
We passed a guy on a horse partway up the mountain.
The radio antenna is near the community.
After a long bumpy journey, we all made it to the community in one piece.
In Tacuba with some initial tools needed for the work ahead.
Food and such that we will need up in the communities.
Looking out over the mountains toward the ocean.
The school where we installed a water catchment system.
Where the teachers live.
The roof line where we hung a gutter to collect rainwater.
The road to El Imposible National Park goes over that narrow ridge.
It was hot and wet.
The old road to El Imposible. This used to be the main road. After the national park was designated, this road was shut down. Now it’s a walking path.
Relaxing in Aaron’s house.
This is Aaron’s house.
Tacuba below us.
Two geese that were living in the yard at the house we were renting.