First Day of Work on the Property

Our goal was to get as far back to the property as possible the first day in the golf cart.  We began to make a path.  Using our rubber gloves, we gathered trash that had blown into the area.  Next our neighbor arrived again to help us; we moved a few stumps and several branches then put them in the low spots.  We finished up our morning by pruning back the mangroves that were growing into the road.  This was all we could handle in the morning sun but faithfulness is the key.  We didn’t reach our property but cleared the way for the roadway which is needed.

Checking out the Property - Day 2

Our neighbor met us outside as we arrived on site to check out the property.  We are all geared up with long sleeves and pants with boots while he shows us around in his bare feet and shorts.  While in town we purchased a shovel and machete for the next day on the property.

Arriving in Belize April 12

Volunteers have arrived at San Pedro, Belize.

When we arrived at the airport, customs took our two way radios.  Evidently two way radios are a bigger deal than we anticipated.  They said we could pick them up when we left the country or get a permit to use them.  We don’t know the entire reason, but perhaps it is because they use two way radios in the airport and for security purposes therefore people are not allowed to use them without permits (this is only our observation and best guess at this point).  Unfortunately these radios were going to be our communication with each other while working on the property.  We have much to learn.