El Refugio

We're here!

We arrived safely at El Refugio around 12/12:30 last night and started getting settled in. This morning we had a very tasty breakfast (eggs, bread, fruit, and papaya juice), had an orientation to the camp and staff, and started on our work projects.

First, our entire team worked on making concrete steps that will be used around the various camp activities in the woods (ropes courses, zipline, etc.). Then we worked on removing gravel in a couple areas in preparation for new dirt being put down.

In-between projects we had lunch: some very tasty tomato soup, grilled cheese, lemonade, watermelon, and a glass bottle Coke for dessert from the store.

Then we split up, with half the team working on a bridge in the woods, and the other half clearing in the woods for the concrete steps.

Now it's the afternoon and we'll have a snack, free time, and dinner.

It's been a long day, but it's been great serving the camp and getting to know the staff.

Hope tomorrow brings more of the same!