One of many amazing children we have met on this journey

One of many amazing children we have met on this journey

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Transporting to Laparua

Today was a long and difficult day. We took three trucks with equipment across some of the most difficult terain to Laparua school. The equipment made it safely which proves we can get the system to just about anywhere safely. Once there, we had some real challenges with mounting the roof panels. The mount kit we had paid to be built locally was not 100% correct so we are going to have to buy parts tomorrow to correct the issues. The tin roof is so slippery and weak that I had to use ropes to make sure I did not fall off or through. We laid down ladders on the roof to help strengthen our footing and we use ropes to tie everything together. It slowed down the pace and with the mounting problems set us back till tomorrow.

We did get a lot done today and we learned a lot about a better design panel design for the next school. I have not been so physical since before my knee surgery. Tomorrow morning will be interesting. Hopefully I will not need to wear a knee brace.
Thanks for all the great emails and support.
John

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