Firm Ground Continues

A diligent effort continues to be made on the property. Volunteers are close to having a 60’x40’ section of the first acre completely filled and ready for construction. At first glance it may look like a giant mud bath, but given enough time and proper weather, the white mud solidifies to form firm ground. With the help of our floating raft, buckets and wheel barrow, the land is being prepped for the next phase: construction.

Along with the constant effort to fill the land, the wall surrounding this 60x40 area continues to be built up and re-enforced with large stones.

This week some of the LTA volunteers returned Stateside and another volunteer arrived to San Pedro. The vision continues to become a reality as many individuals with the same heart work together. Thank you for your continued prayers, love and support.

Crew working to move fill

Corner of future building site

Post represents back corner of building site

Renewed Cart/Trailer with Sides

We needed a cart to haul sea grass and other fill materials throughout the property; thanks be to God, we received one. After talking to the general manager from Las Terrazas, a resort near our campus, about LTA's goal in San Pedro, he gave us the perfect cart.  After a little restoration to fix the axle as well as new sides added by volunteers, we now have a usable cart.  We were also given the 2x4’s and the pimento trees to construct the sides of the cart.  It is a perfect size to carry behind a golf cart.  

When we asked a local Belizean what a cart like this would cost, they responded, "about $700 US dollars". We were also told that we could try to enter the cart into the Belize Independence Day Parade on September 21 to win up to $2000 BZ ($1000 US). We have considered filling it half way with sea grass and have one of the volunteers inside waving (what do you think?!).

With our new cart/trailer, we can now hauling fill more efficiently to the property. Thanks to our donors in San Pedro and the States for your continued support.

Turn Around and Trailer

Yesterday two accomplishments took place: the turn-around and the trailer. 

After many hours of work, we extended the road onto our property.  The new turn-around is strong enough to hold a golf cart. This will help tremendously for hauling fill onto the property. The turn-around is comprised of mud, sticks, sand, and sea grass. After a few days of constant sunshine the turn-around has had all of the ingredients necessary for a durable surface to drive upon.  Needless to say, we all took turns driving around the turn-around with great enthusiasm.

Preparing for the trailer on the turn-around

Taking turns test driving the turn-around

In addition to finishing the turn-around we have received a trailer that can haul large quantities of fill to our land and eventually aid in bringing building supplies to our building site. The trailer substantially multiplies our efficiency. What a great day of accomplishment.  The next step is to try the turn-around with the trailer.  God continues to supply our needs; He is willing and able!

The (donated) trailer being fixed up at local shop

Picking up the restored trailer