The team departed at 8am this morning for our rest trip to the coast. We boarded our air conditioned bus. A luxury for us after sweltering in the sun all week. We enjoyed a scenic 3 hour drive through the countryside with a volcano or two in the distance. Lush green palms, wide open farm fields, countless sugar cane. The few rivers and streams passed on the road were very dry. We arrived on route to drop off our translator, Johnny. He is hired by Habitat to assist us during our time here but I soon understood he is much more to this team. Johnny worked just as hard as any one of us, got up every morning with a smile on his face, always positive. His passion for his country, people, and culture was inspiring. He embraced all of the new members and spent time getting to know each of us. The bond he has with last year's team was special to watch. We will miss him.
Arrived at "Rancho Estero y Mar" in the town of San Luis Talpa on the Pacific Ocean. We are south of San Salvador. Beautiful property. Lush walkways, waterfall, pool and of course the ocean. The sand is black, water warm, waves very strong and there is no one on the beach that stretches for miles and miles. Mojitos aren't bad either! The whole team has booked massages on the beach. I think we'll manage just fine here! Everyone had burgers or club sandwiches for lunch. Cravings of home! Some are swimming or sunning on the beach, some at the pool, some are having siestas in the hammocks scattered throughout the property. The team will enjoy supper, then a bonfire on the beach to watch the sunset.
RITA
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