We made our way to Nebaj from Antigua the next day, Wednesday, March 31st. After a happy reunion with Don and a tour of our new home for the next 11 days, we settled in.
Here are some pictures of the work and play. The first one shows the rebuilding of a poorly constructed roof over an open air area. This space will become a kitchenette and lounging area.
The next picture shows us on our first hike, a repeat of our favorite from last year, posed on 'the rock' which the sharp eyed reader with a graphic memory would recognize also from last year's trip blog. This shot shows Kai, Ti, Michael, Willa and Linda on our way to Cocop and the beautiful Rio Azul.
This next picture shows Kai and Michael playing chess, definitely one of the popular games played this week!
Next are Kai and Ti painting the stairway's wall.
Don's new location is just a block and half from the main square in town which is also the highest spot in town. Water pressure is inadequate during the day to supply water to the building, even the first floor. One of 
the first things Don had to get done was the purchase of a water reservoir tank and pump so water could be available during the day. This system was installed with the tank under the floor of the second kitchen room to be used as the bakery. The pump was located on the floor taking up space. All this was done quickly in an effort to minimize down time during the move. Don desperately needed to get the bakery room functional which meant locating the pump below the floor with the tank, then making a removable floor covering. Ti and Kai dug the hole bigger to accommodate the pump, Michael and Jim repaired leaks, relocated the pump into the hole, upgraded the piping design and trouble shot the many quirks the system had. Everyone helped haul sand in bags from the school located about 
half a mile away. Ti acted as mason built the four piers upon which the removable wooden floor was built with Kai mixing the mortar.
the first things Don had to get done was the purchase of a water reservoir tank and pump so water could be available during the day. This system was installed with the tank under the floor of the second kitchen room to be used as the bakery. The pump was located on the floor taking up space. All this was done quickly in an effort to minimize down time during the move. Don desperately needed to get the bakery room functional which meant locating the pump below the floor with the tank, then making a removable floor covering. Ti and Kai dug the hole bigger to accommodate the pump, Michael and Jim repaired leaks, relocated the pump into the hole, upgraded the piping design and trouble shot the many quirks the system had. Everyone helped haul sand in bags from the school located about 
half a mile away. Ti acted as mason built the four piers upon which the removable wooden floor was built with Kai mixing the mortar.Moving equipment into the bakery room was a happy day, until that evening......
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