I’ve
finally finished building the last oven in my oven project! It’s been quite a process, and
definitely a lot of work for only five (one of which wasn’t even with the grant
money). I’ve run into plenty
of road bumps and it has caused more frustration than I’d care to share. I have to say though, I’m still glad I
decided to apply for grant funds to do this back in February. I’ve already started getting baked
goods made in the ovens (for free), which has been pretty awesome! I’ve made some pretty nice connections
with the community members I’ve built the ovens for, and can now say I’ve
completed my first legitimate project as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Well, I still have to fill out the
grant completion report, but still.
I hope that all the women keep up with their ovens and that the baked
goods keep coming!
Just
as a fun side note, the concrete like mixture we use as a mortar is actually
made from 2 parts water that has soaked a specific tree bark, and horse
manure. I usually just mix it with
my hands, one of the many things I never thought I’d enjoy doing.
Here are a few pictures for
those that haven’t seen them on my facebook page.
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| It's obviously pretty level! |
Marisol (a PC Volunteer friend) helped me with 2 of my ovens!
Doña Isabel adding the finishing touches to her oven
Proudly standing in front of my 5th and final oven of this project!
